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PhysicsAn Introduction to Physical ScienceWhat term refers to the downslope movement of soil and rock fragments that is caused solely by gravity? (23.2) (a) sheet erosion (b) mass wasting (c) meandering (d) mechanical weathering

What term refers to the downslope movement of soil and rock fragments that is caused solely by gravity? (23.2) (a) sheet erosion (b) mass wasting (c) meandering (d) mechanical weathering

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An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition
James Shipman + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305079137
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An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition
James Shipman + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305079137

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What term refers to the downslope movement of soil and rock fragments that is caused solely by gravity? (23.2)

  1. (a) sheet erosion
  2. (b) mass wasting
  3. (c) meandering
  4. (d) mechanical weathering

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