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Which type of mass movement occurs when sediments slowly move downhill because freezing and thawing?
The process in which sediments move slowly downhill, is called creep. It is common where freezing and thawing occur. As ice expands in soil, it pushed sediments up. Then as soil thaws, the sediments move farther downslope. Over time, creep can move large amounts of sediment, possibly causing damage to some structures
What is the definision of a landslide?
the definision of a landslide is a sudden downhill movement of these materials in large amounts
What would happen to large sediments if you were to continue moving?
if you were to continue moving the bottle for a long time what would happen to the large sediments?
Is coal intrusive?
No. Coal is a sedimentary rock formed from large amounts of plant remains being buried and compressed by the overlying sediments. Only igneous rock can be said to be intrusive or extrusive.
What do you call large sediments rolled across the river?
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Which has more intertia large or small mass amounts?
Large mass amounts.
What do you call water flowing downhill in a large channel?
It's a river
What is a Earthquake that can cause a large downhill movement of rocks called?
An avalanche
Difference between starting friction and sliding fricition?
Starting or "sticky" friction is large than sliding friction.
Is bovril healthy to consume in large amounts?
Nothing is healthy to consume in large amounts.
What is water flowing downhill is a large channel?
Water flowing downhill in a large channel is called a River. Deposition creates landforms such as alluvial fans and deltas. It can also add soil to a river's fllod plain.
What water flowing downhill in a large channel?
Water flowing downhill in a large channel is called a River. Deposition creates landforms such as alluvial fans and deltas. It can also add soil to a river's fllod plain.
