As an Erosional Process, How Is Mass Wasting Unique from Wind

question 19

Multiple Choice

As an erosional process, how is mass wasting unique from wind, water, and ice?

• A)Mass wasting affects particles of all sizes whereas the others affect only smaller particles.
• B)Mass wasting affects much larger geographic areas than does wind, water, and ice.
• C)Mass wasting does not require a transporting medium.
• D)All of the above make mass wasting unique compared to wind, water, and ice.

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