Question

What is the weathering of the exposed walls by physical and chemical processes followed by slippage of weathered products into river below under the action of gravity called?

a.

Mass slipping

b.

Mass wasting

c.

Rocks wasting

d.

Debris wasting

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Answer: (b).Mass wasting

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