Mass Movement

What is this?

• Slump

• Creep

• Mudslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which is NOT a factor that influences mass movements?

• water

• weight

• soil type

• time

the downslope movement of loose sediments and rock that has been weathered

• weathering

• mass wasting

• earthquake

• deposition

Which type of mass movement is pictured?

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Which type of mass movement is represented in the image?

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Which type of mass wasting is pictured?

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The mass movement in the image is happening in a high mountain area. Which mass movement is pictured?

• slide

• slump

• creep

• earthflow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of mass movement is caused by the freeze-thaw cycle of water?

• frost wedging

• mudflow

• creep

• earthflow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following forces has the biggest impact on mass wasting?

• momentum

• sliding friction

• rolling friction

• gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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When a block of material moves across a flat, inclined surface _____ has occurred.

• a rock fall

• mudflow

• slide

• chemical weathering