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jessicacav

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The type of gravity-driven, downslope movement where the material rotates as it moves downslope in contact with a curved surface of rupture is called
 
  A) fall.
  B) slide.
  C) slump.
  D) creep.
  E) flow.

Question 2

True or False: Mass movement occurs when the resisting forces exceed the driving forces.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE



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