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Land Processes Flashcards

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What is ‘Mass Movement’?

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  • The downhill movement of material under the influence of gravity
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What is ‘Rockfall’?

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  • Fragments of rock break away from the cliff, often due to freeze-thaw weathering
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What is ‘Landslide’?

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  • Blocks of rock slide downhill
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What is ‘Mudflow’?

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  • Saturated soil and weak rock flows down a slope
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What is ‘Rotational Slip’?

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  • Slump of saturated soil and weak rock along a curved surface
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GCSE Geography -The Coastal Zone (19 decks)

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