unstable permeable rock overlays more stable impermeable rock. A combination of heavy rainfall and erosion processes cause the rotational movement of the cliff.
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The definition of a rock fall.
material breaks apart because of erosion and weathering and then rolls down a slope.
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The fallen fragments at the base of the cliff create ------ ----- -----
tallus scree slopes
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the definition of a slide
when material slides down the slope in a straight line.
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Card 2
Front
Why do slumps happen?
Back
unstable permeable rock overlays more stable impermeable rock. A combination of heavy rainfall and erosion processes cause the rotational movement of the cliff.
Card 3
Front
The definition of a rock fall.
Back
Card 4
Front
The fallen fragments at the base of the cliff create ------ ----- -----
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