Mass Movement (Mass Wasting) Flashcards

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Mass Movement

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Bulk movements ofsoiland rock debris down slopes in. response to the pull ofgravity, or the rapid or gradual sinking of theEarth’sground surface in a predominantly vertical direction.

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Landslide

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Rapid movement of soil and debris down a slope or hill due to the pull of gravity.

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Three Human Activities that Lead to Landslides

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deforestation

mining

construction

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