Matching Match the following using the words in the box below 1. A type of avala

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Matching Match the following using the words in the box below 1. A type of avalanche where a large cohesive block of snow moves rapidly downslope 2. It underlies about half of Canada's land area 3. The slow subsurface removal of silt and sand by groundwater 4. It increases the downward directed stress on a slope 5. A type of landslide where rock or sediment rolls down a steep slope a) permafrost b) creep c) cave system d) piping e) avalanche shed f) groundwater miningj aquifer g) resisting forces h) point-release i) karst m) driving forces n) track k) expansive soil slab 1) fall

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1. A type of avalanche where a large cohesive block of snow moves rapidly downslope : o) Slab

2. It underlies about half of Canada's land area : a) Permafrost.

3. The slow subsurface removal of silt and sand by groundwater : d) Piping.

4. It increases the downward directed stress on a slope : m) Driving forces.

5. A type of landslide where rock or sediment rolls down a steep slope : l) Fall.

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