Question

Slope A is crest,B is a cliff, C is a talus ,D is a pediment

2.2.1 Provide a name for the slope element A. (1x1) (1)
2.2.2 Give the term for a change in gradient in a slope. (1x1) (1)
2.2.3 Which of the letters in Figure 5 indicates the area where eroded material
collects to make up the slope element? (1x1) (1)
2.2.4 Provide a name for the slope element B. (1x1) (1)
2.2.5 Which theory of slope development states that backwasting creates
parallel erosion that changes the shape of the slope? (1x1) (1)
2.2.6 Provide a name for the slope element D. (1x1) (1)
2.2.7 Which theory of slope development states that slopes are formed from
the accumulation of weathered material? (1x1) (1)

Answer 1

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2.2.1 Provide a name for the slope element A.

- Answer: Crest

2.2.2 Give the term for a change in gradient in a slope.
- Answer: Knickpoint

2.2.3 Which of the letters in Figure 5 indicates the area where eroded material collects to make up the slope element?
- Answer: C (Talus)

2.2.4 Provide a name for the slope element B.
- Answer: Cliff

2.2.5 Which theory of slope development states that backwasting creates parallel erosion that changes the shape of the slope?
- Answer: Parallel Retreat (also known as slope replacement or slope retreat)

2.2.6 Provide a name for the slope element D.
- Answer: Pediment

2.2.7 Which theory of slope development states that slopes are formed from the accumulation of weathered material?
- Answer: Slope Decline theory