Which of the following are true about the movement of a slump? (Select all that apply)
A) The top of the slump drops.
B) The middle of the slump slides.
C) The toe of the slump moves over an undisturbed surface.
D) The toe of the slump may flow, rotate, and tumble.
E) The top of the slump falls outward away from the original surface.

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A slump is a type of mass wasting where a block of soil or rock moves down a curved surface along a slump plane. As the material moves, it may undergo various types of movement. The top of the slump drops, or "slumps", down the slope, while the middle of the slump may slide along the curved surface. The toe of the slump moves over an undisturbed surface, and it may flow, rotate or tumble as it moves downslope. The top of the slump also falls outward away from the original surface, causing the slump to widen. Therefore, all of the statements (A, B, C, and D) are true about the movement of a slump.

Which of the Following Are True About the Movement of a Slump