Unit 4 Lesson 10 - Mass Wasting's, Tsunami's and Floods

Which is the best explanation of mass wasting?

• Mass wasting is caused by volcanic eruptions.

• Mass wasting occurs due to the expansion of rocks.

• It is the result of lots of people wasting resources.

• Mass wasting is the downslope movement of rock, soil, and debris under the influence of gravity.

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During a field trip, Abigail and Daniel observed different slopes. What kind of slope will generally produce the fastest, most dangerous mass wasting event?

• Flat slope

• Moderate slope

• Gentle slope

• Steep slope

During a geography class, Grace asked, 'Which of the following is NOT a type of mass wasting event?'

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

During a geography field trip, Abigail, Ava, and Olivia observed a hillside. They discussed that the chances of mass wasting are affected by which of the following factors?

• Earthquake frequency, volcanic activity, air pressure

• Geological age, magnetic field strength, lunar phases

• Slope angle, type of material, water content, vegetation cover, and human activities

• Wind speed, temperature, soil pH

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During a field trip, Henry and Benjamin observed a steep hillside. How do engineers mitigate the chances of a mass wasting event occurring in such areas?

• Remove vegetation

• Increase the slope angle

• Ignore the warning signs

• Implement stabilization measures

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During a geography class, Samuel asked, 'A series of ocean waves caused by the sudden vertical movement of a large amount of ocean water is called a what?'

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Flood

• Earthquake

During a school project, Mason and Kai researched how communities can mitigate the effects of tsunamis. What did they find?

• Ignoring warnings and staying near the coast

• Building tall structures close to the shore

• Not conducting evacuation drills

• Implementing early warning systems, creating evacuation plans, building tsunami-resistant structures, and educating residents on tsunami preparedness.

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During a geography class, Arjun asked, 'Which state is most likely to have flooding related to surges?'

• Texas

• Alaska

• Florida

• California

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During a geography class, William asked, 'What state is most likely to have a mass wasting event?'

• West Virginia

• California

• New York

• Texas

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Rohan and Aria are working on a project about natural disasters. What are the components of a good tsunami warning system?

• Seismometers, buoys, tide gauges, communication system, public education

• Weather balloons, lighthouses, GPS trackers, megaphones, satellites

• Satellites, submarines, helicopters, radar, loudspeakers

• Wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, drones, sirens

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