Mass movements occur when
A. the shearing stress on the material exceeds its frictional resistance (or shear strength).
B. the frictional resistance (shear strength) of the material exceeds its shearing stress.
C. geological materials are affected by the downward pull of gravity, regardless of their shear strength.
D. the angle of repose for the material reaches a maximum.
Answer: A
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