Mass movements owing to downslope pull is called

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The term "shear" refers to the force applied in a sideways or parallel direction. In the case of mass movements, downslope pull is a force that acts parallel to the slope, causing shear stress. Therefore, the correct term is shear stress, making answer choice D the best choice. Option A, shear strength, refers to a material's ability to resist shear stress, but does not address the cause of the movement. Option B, shear pull, is not a commonly used term in geology and does not accurately describe the force causing mass movements. Option C, shear power, is also not commonly used in this context and does not accurately describe the cause of mass movements.

Mass Movements Owing to Downslope Pull Is Called