________ and amount of moisture present can be used to classify types of mass wasting.
A) Gravity
B) Temperature
C) Speed of movement
D) Amount of chemical weathering
E) Amount of mechanical weathering

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The speed of movement and the amount of moisture present are important factors in mass wasting classification. Slower moving mass wasting events such as creep typically have higher moisture content, while faster moving events like rockfalls may have lower moisture content. Temperature, gravity, and weathering play roles in the occurrence and triggering of mass wasting events, but are not used for classification.

________ and Amount of Moisture Present Can Be Used to Classify