Question

Which term best describes those processes that move weathered rock materials and soils downslope?

a. mass wasting
b. slope sheeting
c. talus transfer
d. podzolization?

Answer 1

a. mass wasting

Mass wasting refers to the processes whereby rocks, soils and sand move downslope in a large mass or quantity due to gravitational pull. Mass wasting is more commonly known as landslides.

There are multiple types of mass wasting including:

1. Rockslides
2. Debris flows
3. Rockslides
4. Mudslide
5. Slump