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

True/False: The material from a landslide will eventually come to a rest, usually in a flat place.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Talus

Front

Pieces of bedrock material that are broken from a cliff and deposited by a landslide at the base of the cliff are...?

Back

Angular and Unsorted

Front

An angle at which sediment will not slide down a slope is called:

Back

Angle of Repose

Front

All of the following are characteristics that affect the angle of repose EXCEPT: Moisture Level, Weight/Mass of Material, Location, Size of Material

Back

Location

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