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Loose material that has been weathered is called ______________. Under the influence of ________________ this action is known as _________ _______________. Different types of mass movement are distinguished by their ___________ which depends on the ___________________ of the slope. Type of Mass movement Speed Soil Creep Slow to Rapid Landslide

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• Loose material that has been weathered is called ______________. •Under the influence of ________________ this action is known as _________ _______________. •Different types of mass movement are distinguished by their ___________ which depends on the ___________________ of the slope.

Type of Mass movement Speed

Soil Creep

Slow to Rapid

Landslide

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Gentle slope: It is greatest near the surface.

3 signs of soil creep are:

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

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They may take place on slopes after long periods of heavy rain.

When the land is saturated it may flow rapidly down the slope.

CASE STUDY: Pananaj: Guatemala .

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This is a ______ slipping of earth or rock down a _______ or ________ ________.

How sea erosion can cause a landslide?

Draw diagram from book p29