What is the physical mechanism that drives creep?
A)erosion and sedimentation
B)freeze/thaw or wet/dry cycles
C)gravity fluctuations during earthquakes
D)overbearing slopes

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Creep is driven by freeze/thaw or wet/dry cycles and the resulting expansion and contraction of soil particles, along with the influence of gravity, causing slow downhill movement of soil and rock. A is incorrect as erosion and sedimentation do not directly drive creep. C and D are incorrect as they are not relevant physical mechanisms for creep.

What Is the Physical Mechanism That Drives Creep