WorksheetsMass Wasting
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The movement that occurs during mass wasting is caused by what?
a)
Wind
b)
Gravity
c)
Ice
d)
Water
2.
Removing vegetation tends to ___________ the chances of a mass wasting event.
a)
increase
b)
decrease
c)
does not affect mass wasting
3.
Do mass wasting events always require some sort of trigger such as heavy rains and/or earthquakes?
a)
Yes
b)
No
4.
This image show an example of a
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
5.
This image show an example of a
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
6.
This image show an example of a
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
7.
What is one factor that lead to the landslide you see in this image?
a)
Deforestation
b)
Melting permafrost
c)
Drought
d)
Poor soil structure
8.
Why is building houses on hills in landslide danger zones not a good idea?
a)
The houses' added weight can cause landslides
b)
The houses' noise can cause landslides
c)
The animals like dog's can dig holes in the ground that can cause landslides
d)
All of the above
9.
Why is planting trees on a muddy slope a good idea to prevent mudflows and landslides?
a)
a. The tree roots soak up water
b)
b. The trees keep the soil in place
c)
c. Trees add homes for wildlife
d)
Both a & b
10.
What factor causes a mudslide?
a)
the amount of CO2 in the area
b)
the amount of pollution in an area
c)
the amount of wind in an area
d)
the amount of rain in an area
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