Question

Which of the following is/are the factor(s) responsible for the downward movement of huge volume of rocks on slopes of land?

• A. Human activity
• B. Flat surface
• C. Humid region
• D. Rainfall conditions

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

Rainfall conditions

Due to gravity huge volumes of rocks and weathered fragments move down the slopes of land. These movements are either sudden or slow, depending on the factors such as the steepness of the slope, weight and type of the rocks and fragments, and how much rainfall a region receives.