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Understanding Landslides

Understanding Landslides

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

5th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video on landslides?

The history of landslides in Europe

The impact of landslides on wildlife

The mysteries and science behind landslides

The economic cost of landslides

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of landslide involves a large piece of earth moving down as a single unit?

Topple

Slide

Fall

Flow

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event can cause the ground to become too wet and heavy, leading to landslides?

Snowfall

Drought

Rain

Wind

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can human activities like deforestation contribute to landslides?

By reducing rainfall

By removing roots that hold soil in place

By stabilizing the ground

By increasing soil fertility

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the force that ultimately causes landslides to move downward?

Friction

Magnetism

Wind

Gravity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical landslide was triggered by the eruption of Mount St. Helens?

The Viant Dam landslide

The Sierra Leone landslide

The Freetown landslide

The Mount St. Helens landslide

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a sign that a landslide might be imminent?

Increased bird activity

Unusual animal behavior

New cracks in the soil or pavement

Sudden temperature drop

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