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What is the term for a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside?

A. Landslide

B. Avalanche

C. Slump

D. Mudflow

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

An avalanche is a sudden downhill flow of snow and debris, common in mountainous regions with unstable snowpacks.

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