Which landform evolves when repetitive thaw-freeze cycles drive solifluction of saturated sediment on slopes?

💡 Explanation

When freeze-thaw cycles cause solifluction, saturated soil flows slowly downslope creating terracettes due to accumulation of material along subtle topographic breaks. Therefore terracettes result, rather than eskers, kettles, or drumlins which result from glacial or meltwater mechanisms.

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