Weathering and Erosion Part 2

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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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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A(n) ______________ is a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface.

• outwash

• moraine

• glacier

• talus

Glaciers form where the amount of snowfall is ____________ than the amount of snowmelt.

• less

• greater

• slower

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

• Rockfalls
• Mud Flow
  Mud Flows
• Creep
• Slump