In order to distinguish the difference between a slide and a slump, a geologist would:

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By examining the surface in which blocks of rock move down, a geologist can distinguish between a slide, which involves movement along a well-defined surface or plane, and a slump, which involves movement along a curved surface or slope. The other answer choices are not relevant to distinguishing between these types of movements.

In Order to Distinguish the Difference Between a Slide and a Slump