Mass movement occurs when:
a. the normal force of gravity is larger than the resistance force
b. the normal force of gravity is smaller than the resistance force
c. the downslope force of gravity is larger than the resistance force
d. the downslope force of gravity is smaller than the resistance force
Answer: c. the downslope force of gravity is larger than the resistance force
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