Landslides and Their Causes

Landslides and Their Causes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Landslides are rapid movements of rocks, dirt, and mud down slopes. They occur in various forms, such as rock falls, mudslides, and debris flows. Factors like steep slopes, heavy rain, earthquakes, and human activities can trigger landslides. Signs of potential landslides include leaning trees and ground cracks. Preventive measures include building retaining walls and managing water flow.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are landslides primarily composed of?

Rocks, dirt, and mud

Leaves and branches

Ice and snow

Water and sand

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of landslide involves rocks falling one by one?

Debris flow

Avalanche

Mudslide

Rock fall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition often leads to mudslides?

Strong winds

High temperatures

Heavy rainfall

Dry weather

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a debris flow different from a regular river?

It is slower

It contains rocks, dirt, and trees instead of water

It flows uphill

It is colder

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event can trigger a landslide by shaking the ground?

Earthquake

Flood

Hurricane

Tornado

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can human activities contribute to landslides?

By planting trees

By digging into hills and building heavy structures

By reducing pollution

By conserving water

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might you observe as a warning sign of an impending landslide?

Sudden temperature drop

Increased animal activity

Trees leaning or cracks in the ground

Clear skies

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one method to prevent landslides?

Removing all vegetation

Increasing rainfall

Building walls to stabilize the ground

Flattening all hills

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can make the ground more likely to slide in cold regions?

High humidity

Freezing temperatures

Lack of sunlight

Melting ice