As an erosional process, how is mass wasting unique from wind, water, and ice?
A)Mass wasting affects particles of all sizes whereas the others affect only smaller particles.
B)Mass wasting affects much larger geographic areas than does wind, water, and ice.
C)Mass wasting does not require a transporting medium.
D)All of the above make mass wasting unique compared to wind, water, and ice.

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Mass wasting is unique in that it does not require a transporting medium, whereas wind, water, and ice all require some form of fluid medium to transport particles. Option A is incorrect as wind, water, and ice can affect particles of all sizes as well. Option B is incorrect as the geographic area affected by mass wasting can vary widely and is not necessarily larger than those affected by other erosional processes.

As an Erosional Process, How Is Mass Wasting Unique from Wind