Multiple choice

Which of the following processes is characterised by slipping of rock debris with a backward rotation with respect to the slope over which the movement takes place?

  1. Debris slide

  2. Rockslide

  3. Avalanche

  4. Slump

  5. Debris fall

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Slump is slipping of one or several units of rock debris with a backward rotation with respect to the slope over which the movement takes place.