Mass Wasting

The movement that occurs during mass wasting is caused by what? 

• Wind
• Gravity 
• Ice 
• Water 

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Removing vegetation tends to ___________ the chances of a mass wasting event.

• increase

• decrease

• does not affect mass wasting

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Do mass wasting events always require some sort of trigger such as heavy rains and/or earthquakes?

• Yes

• No

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This image show an example of a 

• Rock fall
• Slump
• Creep
• Mudflow

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This image show an example of a 

• Rock fall
• Slump
• Creep
• Mudflow

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This image show an example of a 

• Rock fall
• Slump
• Creep
• Mudflow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is one factor that lead to the landslide you see in this image?

• Deforestation
• Melting permafrost
• Drought
• Poor soil structure

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Why is building houses on hills in landslide danger zones not a good idea?

• The houses' added weight can cause landslides
  
• The houses' noise can cause landslides
  
• The animals like dog's can dig holes in the ground that can cause landslides
  
• All of the above

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Why is planting trees on a muddy slope a good idea to prevent mudflows and landslides?

• a. The tree roots soak up water

• b. The trees keep the soil in place

• c. Trees add homes for wildlife

• Both a & b

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What factor causes a mudslide? 

• 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 

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