A landslide is a geological event in which a mass of soil, rock, or other material moves down a slope. They are caused by a variety of factors including heavy rainfall or snowmelt, earthquakes, and human activities such as mining. Landslides are one of the major dangers faced in mountain regions.

Question

The material in a landslide moves down the slope of a hill or mountain because of the force of -

Responses
A wind.wind.
B gravity.gravity.
C friction.friction.
D tension.tension.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

B. gravity.

Gravity is the primary force that causes the material in a landslide to move down the slope.