Question

Different types of materials flow down the slope. Types of mass wasting depend on their speed. Observe the pictures given in the figure. Match the explanation given below with the diagrams. Identify them as slow or rapid movements.

Types of mass Wasting

Answer 1

• A - Earth flow - Rapid or slow movement
• B - Creep - Slowest movement
• C - Landslide - Rapid movement
• D - Solifluction - Slow movement 
• E - Rockfall - Rapid movement