Which of the Following Statements Are True Regarding Soil Creep

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true regarding soil creep?

• A) Soil creep is the gradual downhill movement of soil, trees, and rocks due to the force of gravity.
• B) Soil creep is the most widespread and prevalent form of mass wasting.
• C) Earthquakes are the only cause of soil creep.
• D) Soil creep can result in the slow toppling of retaining walls.
• E) Solifluction is one form of soil creep that commonly occurs in tropical climates.

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