Mass Wasting

Front

The movement that occurs during mass wasting is caused by what? Wind, Ice, Water

Back

Gravity

Front

Which of the following is not an example of mass wasting? Landslide, Slump, Flood, Creep

Back

Flood

Front

Trees, walls, and fence posts leaning downhill are a sign of ______.

Back

Creep

Front

A pile of angular rocks and sediment from rockfall is called what?

Back

Talus

Front

True/False: Creep happens as a result of burrowing animals, roots of plants growing, and water seeping into cracks of rocks.

Back

True

Front

What is a way humans can increase the risk of mass wasting? Options: Building on Steep Slopes, Staying off the land, Maintaining Vegetation

Back

Building on Steep Slopes

Front

Erosion tends to be more destructive when the mass wasting occurs on ______ slopes.

Back

Steep

Front

What factor causes a mudslide? Options: the amount of CO2 in the area, the amount of pollution in an area, the amount of wind in an area, the amount of rain in an area

Back

the amount of rain in an area