Understanding Landslides

What is a landslide primarily characterized by?

• The downhill movement of rock, debris, or soil

• The uphill movement of soil

• The circular movement of air

• The horizontal movement of water

Which event is known as the world's largest landslide?

• The tsunami in the Indian Ocean

• The earthquake in San Francisco

• The eruption of Mount St. Helens

• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Which human activity is considered the most significant cause of landslides?

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Construction

• Mining

What type of landslide involves the rotation or tilting of a block of rock?

• Falls

• Flows

• Topples

• Slides

Which type of landslide is characterized by high water content turning slope material into a slurry?

• Falls

• Slides

• Flows

• Topples