Read the following scenario and determine whether it is an example of a rockfall, rockslide, slump, or creep.A section of fence built along a hillside is sagging, as if it being slowly pulled downslope. The trunks of surrounding trees are also deformed and oriented downslope.

A. Rockfall
B. Rockslide
C. Slump
D. Creep


Answer: D

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