WAEC Geography 2013 Question 19

Question 19

Weathering, Erosion and Mass Movement

Which of the following mass wasting process results in curved tree trunks and leaning telegraph poles?

  1. A.Rock fall.
  2. B.Earth flow.
  3. C.Soil creep.
  4. D.Mud flow.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Soil creep.)

Explanation

Soil creep is the very slow downhill movement of soil that tilts poles and bends tree trunks.