Typically, soil creep occurs at a rate of about:
A) 1 centimeter per day.
B) 1 meter per year.
C) 1 centimeter per year.
D) 1 kilometer per year.

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Soil creep is a very slow process of soil movement down a slope due to the force of gravity. The rate of soil creep is typically very slow, usually around 1 centimeter per year. Therefore, the best choice is C, 1 centimeter per year. The other options are much too fast for soil creep.

Typically, Soil Creep Occurs at a Rate of About