All unit movement of materials propelled and controlled by gravity are referred to as
A) lahars.
B) downslope flows.
C) mass movements or mass wasting.
D) slides.

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The term "mass movement" or "mass wasting" is used to describe all types of movement of materials down a slope, including those propelled and controlled by gravity. Choices A, B, and D are all specific types of mass movements.

All Unit Movement of Materials Propelled and Controlled by Gravity