Earth Science: Mass Wasting & Glaciers

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

• The tree roots soak up water
  
• The trees keep the soil in place
  
• Trees add homes for wildlife
  
• Just a and b
  

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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Which of the following is not an example of mass wasting? 

• Landslide
• Slump
• Flood
• Creep 

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

• Rockfalls
• Mud Flow
  Mud Flows
• Creep
• Slump

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

• True 
• False