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(i) Vegetation cover: Bare surfaces are most likely to experience mass wasting because there is no vegetation to bind the materials together.
(ii) Angle of slope: The steeper the slope, the faster the rate of movement.Where rocks are dipping steeply,movement is faster.
(iii) Earth movements: Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions or isostatic adjustments cause vibrations which may trigger widespread movement of weathered rock materials.
(iv) Heavy and large materials move faster on a slope as they are more likely to be overcome by gravity.
(v) Amount of water: The more saturated the rock or soil is,the more likely it is to move as water adds weight and lubricates. Alternate freezing and thawing encourages movement.
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