WAEC Geography 1991 (August) Question 17

Question 17

Weathering, Erosion and Mass Movement

Mass movement of weathered materials may be gradual or sudden depending on the I. gradient of the slope and gravitational force II. weight of the weathered debris III. supply of lubricating moisture by rainwater coupled with gravitational force IV. type of weathering which has taken place

  1. A.I, II and III
  2. B.I, II and IV
  3. C.I and IV only
  4. D.II and IV only
  5. E.III and IV only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II and III)

Explanation

Slope steepness, the weight of the debris and water lubrication control how fast material moves downhill.