Solifluction includes which of the following?
A)patterned ground
B)gelifluction
C)processes that generally affect level areas
D)daily changes in solar energy amounts
E)abrasion

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Solifluction refers specifically to the slow, downhill movement of soil and other loose materials that occurs in areas with permafrost or seasonal frost. This movement is caused by the freeze-thaw cycle, which loosens the soil and allows it to slowly flow downslope. This process is known as gelifluction, so choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, D, and E are not directly related to solifluction.

Solifluction Includes Which of the Following