Landslides Quiz

What should you do before constructing in an area prone to landslides?

• Ignore the risks

• Start construction immediately

• Find out the history of the area

• Consult a real estate agent

What is a recommended action if you proceed with construction on a slope?

• Plant trees and shrubs that bind the soil

• Remove all vegetation

• Pave the entire area

• Build on the steepest part

What should you avoid doing to prevent landslides?

• Removing trees and vegetation

• Planting well-rooted vegetation

• Building retaining walls

• Maintaining good drainage

What can contribute to landslide hazards?

• Using lightweight materials

• Vibrations from heavy trucks

• Planting trees

• Building check dams

What is a potential legal issue when constructing in mudflow areas?

• Diverting mudflow to your neighbor’s property

• Planting trees

• Building retaining walls

• Maintaining good drainage

What is the government of Jamaica doing to help reduce landslide impacts?

• Building more roads

• Replanting 10 hectares of forest

• Ignoring the problem

• Removing all vegetation

What is one of the goals of training farmers in sustainable cultivation practices?

• Encouraging deforestation

• Building more houses

• Maximizing crop return while preserving topsoil

• Increasing the use of pesticides

What should be maintained to prevent soil saturation?

• Good drainage

• Ignoring vegetation

• Planting only shrubs

• Heavy paving

What is a consequence of changing the natural course of waterways?

• It can cause problems for others

• It has no effect

• It prevents landslides

• It improves drainage

What should you do if you need to cut into steep slopes for building?

• Consult an expert

• Do it without any guidance

• Pave the area immediately

• Ignore the steepness