the downhill movement of material under the influence of gravity

the process of being worn down due to long exposure to the atmosphere

erosion is the process of Earth’s surface, e.g. rock or soil, being worn away and transported from its original site

Mass movement

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that create and alter different types of rocks and soils over time. Pupils will also develop their understanding of how humans use different rocks and soils and why this can affect geographical patterns of wealth and population.

Rocks, weathering and soil: Why is geology important?

The downhill movement of material caused by gravity

Wearing away of rocks by living things only

Breaking down of rocks over time due to air, water, and temperature

Which of the following best describes weathering?

Erosion happens underground, mass movement doesn’t

Erosion moves material by wind or water, mass movement is gravity-driven

What is the difference between erosion and mass movement?

Which of the following could cause mass movement?

Which of these jobs would most likely need knowledge of geology?

Which of the following helps form new soil?

The process of rocks forming, changing, and breaking down

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Mass movement

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.