F.6 Geo - Hong Kong Slope Management Recap

True or False:
Hong Kong is prone to landslides because of high rainfall in the summer. This lubricates the slopes.

• True

• False

True or False:
Hong Kong is prone to landslides because more than 60% of the relief are on slopes steeper than 15 degrees.

• True

• False

True or False:

Hong Kong is prone to landslides because slopes had to be built on to accommodate the growing population. This increases load on slopes.

• True

• False

True or False:

Hong Kong is prone to landslides because there are lots of granite rocks situated on higher ground, which are seriously weathered. This provides loose materials to move downslope.

• True

• False

What is the name of the government office in charge of slope safety in Hong Kong?

• Geotechnical Evaluation Office

• Geotechnical Engineering Office

• Geological Exploration Office

• Lands Department

Which landslides in 1972 led to the establishment of the GEO in 1977? Select all that apply.

• Sau Mau Ping

• Shum Wan Road

• Sai Kung Sai Wan Road

• Po Shan Road

How did the establishment of the GEO help with landslide fatalities?

• The number of fatalities decreased.

• The number of fatalities increased.

• There is no change.

In this strategy, advices are given to various government departments at the early planning stages regarding the future land use. This is a highly cost-effective way of reducing potential natural hazards.

• Non-Development Clearance

• Engineering Works

• Regular Maintenance

• Land Use Planning

In this strategy, squatter structures were recommended to be rehoused on slope safety grounds.

• Regular Maintenance

• Non-Development Clearance

• Engineering Works

• Land Use Planning

Which of the following statements are true about regular maintenance of slopes in Hong Kong?

• Most of the man-made slopes: checked and maintained by the government.

• Most of the man-made slopes: checked and maintained by the owners.

• Dangerous private slopes: owners are requested to carry out slope maintenance works.

• Dangerous private slopes: checked and maintained by the government.