a loose pile of rocks and soil travels in a single large mass. the mass moves a short distance downhill…
a loose pile of rocks and soil travels in a single large mass. the mass moves a short distance downhill. which mass movement does this describe? creep erosion landslide slump
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Brief Explanations:
Creep is a slow - gradual movement. Erosion involves the transport of sediment by agents like water, wind etc. A landslide is a sudden movement of a large mass of rock, soil, etc. down a slope. A slump is a form of mass movement where a mass of rock or soil moves as a single unit along a curved surface. The description of a loose pile of rocks and soil moving as a single large mass a short distance downhill best fits the definition of a landslide.
Answer:
C. landslide