JC Geography Mass Movement Revision

Loose material produced by weathering or erosion is known as:

• Granite

• Precipitation

• Regolith

• Landslide

The force that attracts everything towards the centre of the earth is known as

• Confluence

• Precipitation

• Gravity

• Contour lines

What is mass movement?

• The movement of water down a valley under the influence of a river

• The movement of regolith downslope under the influence of gravity

• The movement of sheep down a field to graze

• The movement of soil very slowly you wouldn't even notice it

Tick each of the following factors that effect mass movement.

• Gravity

• Water content

• Vegetation

• Altitude

• Human Activity

Which is NOT a type of mass movement?

• landslide

• soil creep

• mudflow

• windstorm

Which type of mass movement is described as fast and wet?

• Landslide

• Mudflow

• Soil Creep

Which type of mass movement is described as fast and dry?

• Landslide

• Mudflow

• Soil Creep

Which type of mass movement is described as slow and dry?

• Landslide

• Mudflow

• Soil Creep

Which of the following words, could be used to describe gradient?

• Regolith

• Gravity

• Soil creep

• Steepness

Which of the following types of mass movement are slow?

• Bogburst

• Avalanche

• Lahar

• Soil creep