A Mass-Wasting Process in Which Rocks Break Free from Cliff

question 126

Multiple Choice

A mass-wasting process in which rocks break free from cliff faces and rapidly tumble into the valley below is a

• A) mudflow.
• B) slump.
• C) rockfall.
• D) solifluction.
• E) debris slide.

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