Mass Wasting

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

• Wind
• Gravity 
• Ice 
• Water 

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 

What is a way humans can increase the risk of mass wasting? 

• Building on Steep Slopes
• Staying off the land 
• Maintaining Vegetation 

This image show an example of a 

• Rock fall
• Slump
• Creep
• Mudflow

This image show an example of a 

• Rock fall
• Slump
• Creep
• Mudflow

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

• Deforestation
• Melting permafrost
• Drought
• Poor soil structure

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

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