mass movement Flashcards
1
Q
what is mas movement in terms of river?
A
mass movement causes weathered rock in river bank to fall into the river due to gravity i.e. the river bank collapses.
2
Q
what is slumping?
A
Clay river banks expand in dry weather
water gets into cracks
helping rock face slip down
3
Q
what is soil creep?
A
gravity pulls moisture in river bank down hill
soil will also move downhill creating little steps called teracettes
