10.1 Landforms Caused by Mass Movement Flashcards
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Creep
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The slow, downhill movement of soil under the influence of gravity.
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Debris flow
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A mass movement in which moving, unconsolidated material is saturated with water.
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Landform
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A distinct feature type that can be observed on Earth’s surface, such as a hill, valley, sand dune, or meander loop.
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Landslide
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A sudden mass movement in which loose rock and soil travels down a slope.
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Mass movement
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The downslope movement of material due to the force of gravity. Also called mass wasting.
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Rockfall
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Mass movement in which rocks fall freely through the air for much of their downslope journey.
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Slump
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A mass movement in which material moves along a curved surface.
