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pane00

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Match the type of motion with the correct definition.
 
  A) Detached material moves in a free-fall
  B) Material moves downslope as a viscous fluid
  C) Mass movements in which there is a distinct plane of weakness between the slide material and underlying stable material
 
  1) Fall
  2) Slide
  3) Flow

Question 2

Match the mass wasting process with the correct definition.
 
  A) Gradual movement of sediment due to repeated freezing and thawing
  B) Soil saturated with water flows downslope in permafrost areas
  C) Material moves as an intact mass along a curved slip plane
  D) Mixture of soil, regolith, and large quantities of water
  E) Flow of water and volcanic materials downslope
  F) Material moving as an intact mass along a flat slip plane
 
  1) Lahar
  2) Creep
  3) Solifluction
  4) Rockslide
  5) Slump
  6) Debris Flow



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Answer to Question 1

Answers: 1) A 2) C 3) B

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) E 2) A 3) B 4) F 5) C 6) D



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