Remember to take notes on the concepts presented in all modules. You may very well see this material again on a Concept Quick Quiz!! Module 1.1 - Reading as a Complex Cognitive Process. Learning Objectives: When you finish Mod 1.1 you should be able to answer the following questions:
a rapid, downslope movement of earth materials that occurs when a relatively thin block of loose soil, rock and debris separates from the underlying bedrock. rock slide. a type of landslide that occurs when a sheet of rock moves downhill along a sliding surface. slump.
A landslide is the movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope. They result from the failure of the materials which make up the hill slope and are driven by the force of gravity.Landslides are known also as landslips, slumps or slope failure. landslide is the movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope. They result from the failure of the materials which make up the hill slope and are driven by the force of gravity.