Question detail
What type of coastal mass movement involves the sudden fall of rock from a cliff?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. Sliding
- B. Slumping
- C. Rock falls
- D. Erosion
Answer
Rock falls
Explanation
Rock falls occur when rocks break loose from a cliff and fall rapidly to the ground below.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Coastal Mass Movement
Students often confuse sliding, slumping, and rock falls as the same process without recognizing their distinct characteristics.
To fix this, students should study each process separately, focusing on the definitions and examples of sliding (movement along a slope), slumping (rotational movement), and rock falls (rapid descent of rock).
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