SC Geog Worksheet 9.1: Mass Movement Short Questions

What is meant by the term ‘mass movement’?

Name three factors that impact the speed with which mass movement occurs.

Identify two causes of soil creep.

List three visual effects of soil creep.

Explain how solifluction occurs.

When is an earthflow most likely to occur?

What factors determine the speed at which earthflows occur?

What is meant by the term ‘landslide’?

Describe the difference between a mudflow and a lahar.

Explain why the Derrybrien bogburst occurred.