The process is called mass wasting or mass movement. It refers to the downslope movement of rock, soil, and debris under the influence of gravity. This can result in various forms such as landslides, rockfalls, and slumps.
Soil and rock particles typically fall vertically downward due to the force of gravity. The direction of their fall is determined by the pull of gravity towards the center of the Earth.
Soil and rock particles fall due to gravity, which pulls them downwards towards the Earth's surface. Factors such as erosion, weathering, and human activities can also lead to the movement of soil and rock particles.
The downward rapid movement of rocks resulting in mass wasting is called rockfall. It occurs when rocks or rock fragments fall freely through the air due to the force of gravity.
The movement of rock by wind is called "aeolian" erosion, by water is called "fluvial" erosion, and by gravity is called "mass wasting" or "gravity-driven" erosion. These processes contribute to the shaping of Earth's surface over time.
Gravity
Gravity.
Soil and rock particles typically fall vertically downward due to the force of gravity. The direction of their fall is determined by the pull of gravity towards the center of the Earth.
A landslide.
A large amount of rock fall is called an avalanche.
A layer of molten rock.
When the ground thaws, the force of gravity causes the soil and rock particles to fall back down. But they fall vertically, toward the center of Earth. The result is movement downhill.
Soil and rock particles fall due to gravity, which pulls them downwards towards the Earth's surface. Factors such as erosion, weathering, and human activities can also lead to the movement of soil and rock particles.
The downward rapid movement of rocks resulting in mass wasting is called rockfall. It occurs when rocks or rock fragments fall freely through the air due to the force of gravity.
The movement of rock by wind is called "aeolian" erosion, by water is called "fluvial" erosion, and by gravity is called "mass wasting" or "gravity-driven" erosion. These processes contribute to the shaping of Earth's surface over time.
That's called gravity !
Gravity
A rock would fall first due to its higher mass and weight compared to a piece of paper. The rock is more affected by gravity and will experience a stronger downward force than the paper.