A city experiences a heavy rainfall. Days later, when no rainwater is present, rock, debris, and soil fall down a steep hill.

Which type of mass movement does this describe?

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Advanced Placement (AP)

Alexander Howe

28 October, 19:14

A city experiences a heavy rainfall. Days later, when no rainwater is present, rock, debris, and soil fall down a steep hill.

Which type of mass movement does this describe?

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Alejandra Peck · Answer 1

landslide

Explanation:

Landslide is one of the natural disasters in which the downward movement of the soil and rocks takes place. This results in the massive loss of life and property if happens in the populated area. Heavy rainfall is one of the reasons that trigger landslides. The soil absorbs a lot of moisture and gains a huge weight. This leads to the flow of soil in the downward direction. The earthquake also leads to landslides. The given description describes the landslide.

A city experiences a heavy rainfall. Days later, when no rainwater is present, rock, debris, and soil fall down a steep hill.Which type of mass movement does this describe?

A city experiences a heavy rainfall. Days later, when no rainwater is present, rock, debris, and soil fall down a steep hill.

Which type of mass movement does this describe?