Science Chp 9 # 7: Mass Wasting Causes

Which of the following conditions could potentially lead to mass wasting?

• Snowmelt, tsunamis, wildfires, and deforestation
• Heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and human activities
• Droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes, and landslides
• Frost heave, sinkholes, erosion, and glacier retreat

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Which of the following terms describes the large movement of rock, soil, and debris downward due to the force of gravity?

• rock sliding
• mass wasting
• debris falling
• soil slipping

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What happens if too much rain falls on a mountain slope or if soil on a mountain slope becomes saturated by water?

• The soil particles can wash away and lead to mass wasting.

• Earthquakes can occur.
• Tornadoes can occur.
• Volcanic eruptions can occur.

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Which term is used to describe a mountain's resistive forces, including the cohesive strength and internal friction between materials?

• Cohesive Force
• Shear Strength
• Internal Stability
• Frictional Resistance

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the removal of vegetation increases the risk of mass wasting?

• 1. When vegetation is removed, the process tears soil out of the ground, which causes mass wasting.

• 1. It removes protection from raindrops that can break up soil.

• 1. It removes protection from wind.

• It removes protection for worms and other bugs

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