Question

question 1 (0.87 points)
mass wasting (aka \slope failure\) is simply downward movement of lithic material due to the force of ______. the term mass wasting is preferred to \landslide\ because landslide is generally reserved for relatively ______, often catastrophic events.

gravity; slow
compression; slow
friction; slow
time; fast
water; slow
gravity; fast

Explanation:

Mass wasting is driven by the downward pull of gravity, which causes lithic material to move down slopes. The term "landslide" specifically refers to rapid, often catastrophic mass movement events, while mass wasting is a broader term that includes both slow and fast movements.

Answer:

gravity; fast