Solifluction refers to ........

Geography Geomorphology

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Solifluction refers to

moderately steep, soil covered slopes.

slow downslope flowing soil mass or fine grained rock debris saturated with water

movement of water-saturated clayey earth materials down low-angle terraces

thick layers of weathered materials flowing either slowly or rapidly along definite channels.

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Explanation:

Solifluction which involves slow downslope flowing soil mass or fine grained rock debris saturated or lubricated with water. This process is quite common in moist temperate areas where surface melting of deeply frozen ground and long continued rain respectively, occur frequently. When the upper portions get saturated and when the lower parts are impervious to water percolation ,flowing occurs in the upper parts.