The downslope movement of a body of material made up of soil, sediment, or rock propelled by the force of gravity is known as
A) lahar.
B) downslope flow.
C) mass movement.
D) slide.

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The term "mass movement" specifically refers to the downslope movement of soil, sediment, or rock due to gravity. Choices A, B, and D are all specific types of mass movement (a lahar is a type of volcanic mudflow, downslope flow refers to smaller-scale movement than a mass movement, and a slide specifically involves the movement of a relatively coherent block of material along a distinct plane).

The Downslope Movement of a Body of Material Made Up