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Mass Wasting and Glaciers

Total questions: 186

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the downhill movement of a large mass of rocks or soil because of the pull of gravity?

a)

Landslide

b)

Mudslide

c)

Rockslide

d)

Mass Wasting

2.

rockfall and mudslide are examples of

a)

weathering, erosion and deposition

b)

landslides

c)

gravity

d)


glaciers cause

3.

a mass of mud and other earthy material that is falling fast down a hillside

a)

rock fall/ rock slide

b)

slump

c)

mass wasting

d)

mudslide/landslide

4.

a very large, thick mass of glacial ice flowing outward in all directions from one or more accumulation center(s

a)

ice sheet

b)


ice cap

c)

glacial drift

d)

glacier

5.

A large mass of moving ice and snow on land

a)

Glacier

b)


Cirques

c)

Beach

d)


Erosion

6.

Glaciers are responsible for a variety of erosion type landscape features, such as glacial troughs, hanging valleys, cirques, aretes, and horns.

a)

Glacial drift

b)

Karst landforms

c)

Volcano landforms

d)


Glacier landforms

7.

the general term for all of the materials carried and deposited by a glacier

a)

Glacial till

b)


Moraines

c)

Ice sheet

d)

Glacial drift

8.

the rapid mass movement of rock down a steep slope or cliff (erosion)

a)

landslide

b)

rockfall

c)

mudflow

d)


creep

9.

the slow downhill movement of weathered rock material (erosion)


a)

slump

b)


mudflow

c)

creep

d)


landslide

10.

a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface

a)

landslide

b)

gravity

c)

glacier

d)


moraine

11.

the rapid downhill movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders

a)

slump

b)


glacier

c)

landslide

d)

talus

12.

_________ is the force that causes the erosion and deposition of mass wasting.

a)

Chemical Weathering

b)

Mechanical Weathering

c)

Gravity

d)

Physical Weathering

13.

Heavy machinery or ______________ can start a mass wasting event because of the shaking which loosens rock and sediment.

a)

Volcanoes

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Tsunamis

d)

Earthquakes

14.

How does vegetation affect the occurrence of mass wasting?

a)

It reduces the force of falling rain

b)

Roots hold sediment in place

c)

It does not affect the occurrence of mass wasting

d)

It reduces the force of falling rain AND holds sediment in place

15.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the amount of erosion that occurs during a mass wasting event?

a)

Type of Rock

b)

Steepness

c)

Temperature

d)

Amount of water in soil

16.

What causes a "U-shaped" valley to form?

a)

Rushing Rivers

b)

Glaciers

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Landslide

17.

Which of the following is NOT a feature formed by an alpine glacier?

a)

Antler

b)

Aerate

c)

Cirque

d)

Horn

18.

Moving down from high altitudes and warming climate are two factors that cause glaciers to do what?

a)

Change

b)

Melt

c)

Grow

d)

Build

19.

What is a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier?

a)

Moraine

b)

Outwash

c)

Till

d)

Esker

20.

What is the mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier?

a)

Moraine

b)

Outwash

c)

Till

d)

Aerate

21.

What is the layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flowed from a melting glacier?

a)

Outwash

b)

Aerate

c)

Till

d)

Moraine

22.

Which of the following is NOT an example of mass wasting?

a)

Rockfall

b)

Slump

c)

Creep

d)

Till

23.

What is a type of mass wasting where the material moves slowly, in a large mass?

a)

Till

b)

Slump

c)

Creep

d)

Rockfall

24.

What is the type of mass wasting that moves too slowly to be noticeable, causing trees and other objects to lean over?

a)

Till

b)

Creep

c)

Slump

d)

Rockfall

25.

What is a pile of angular rocks and sediment from a rockfall called?

a)

Slump

b)

Creep

c)

Till

d)

Talus

26.

What is a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface called?

a)

Ice Berg

b)

Glacier

c)

Continental Shelf

d)

Ice Cube

27.

What is a sharp peak formed when several glaciers descend from the top of the same mountain?

a)

Horn

b)

Aerate

c)

Cirque

d)

Hanging Valley

28.

What is a sharp ridge of rock formed between two glaciers?

a)

Horn

b)

Aerate

c)

Hanging Valley

d)

Cirque

29.

What is a semicircular hollow that formed by glacial erosion called?

a)

Horn

b)

Aerate

c)

Cirque

d)

Hanging Valley

30.

What forms when a smaller glacier at a higher elevation approaches a large valley carved by a much larger glacier?

a)

U-shaped Valley

b)

Hanging Valley

c)

Standing Valley

d)

Glacier Valley

31.

Outwash is

a)

a large mass of ice that formed on land

b)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

c)

layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flow from a melting glacier

32.

Talus is

a)

a pile of smooth rock and sediment deposited by a river

b)

a pile of angular rock and sediment from a rockfall

c)

a pile of angular rock and sediment from a glacier

33.

A landslide is

a)

layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flow from a melting glacier

b)

a larger mass of rock or soil moving downhill due to the pull of gravity

c)

the rapid downhill movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders

d)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

34.

Which of the following is a natural way to reduce mass wasting?

a)

Cover the slope in wire

b)

Plant vegetation

c)

Build a retaining wall

35.

Slump occurs

a)

rapidly

b)

slowly

36.

The two types of glaciers are

a)

ice horn and hanging valley

b)

aerate and cirque

c)

alpine and ice sheet

37.

A moraine is

a)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

b)

a large mass of ice that forms on land and moves slowly

c)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

38.

Till is

a)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

b)

a large mass of ice that forms on land and moves slowly

c)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

39.

Vegetation absorbs water that runs off the land.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Plant roots hold soil together, reducing the soil's ability to erode.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Glaciers and landslides move quickly

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Glaciers form on land in areas where the amount of snowfall is less than the amount of snow melt.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Mass wasting is the result of

a)

excessive amounts of rain

b)

global warming

c)

gravity's pull

44.

Removing vegetation from a slope

a)

decreases the chance of mass wasting

b)

increases the chance of mass wasting

45.

_____ is the downhill movement if a large mass of rocks or soil because of the pull of gravity.

a)

landslide

b)

Talus

c)

Mass Wasting

d)

Glacier

46.

__________ is the rapid downhill movement of soil, loose rocks and boulders.

a)

Glaciers

b)

Talus

c)

mass wasting

d)

landslide

47.

_______ is a type of mass wasting where the materials moves slowly, in a large mass.

a)

slump

b)

landslide

c)

Talus

d)

till

48.

If the material moves too slowly to be noticeable, causing trees and other objects lo lean over, this event is called __________

a)

landslide

b)

slump

c)

creep

d)

Talus

49.

Two slides of landslides are

a)

rockfall

b)

mudslide

50.

Erosion tends to be more __________ when the mass wasting occurs on the steep slopes.

a)

constructive

b)

destructive

51.

The erosion that occurs during mass wasting continues as long as (a)   is greater than other forces holding the rock and soil in the place.

52.

________ is a pile of angular rocks and sediment from a rockfall.

a)

mass wasting

b)

landslide

c)

Talus

d)

outwash

53.

removing vegetation increases soil erosion and can promote mass wasting.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

A steep slope is more likely to undergo mass wasting.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

A steep slope is less likely to undergo mass wasting.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

_____ is a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface.

a)

Mass Wasting

b)

Talus

c)

landslide

d)

Glacier

57.

Glaciers form on land in areas where the amount of snowfall is greater than the amount snowmelts.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Glaciers form on land in areas where the amount of snowfall is less than the amount snowmelts.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Two main types of Glaciers

a)

alpine glaciers

b)

ice sheets

60.

________ form in mountain and flow downhill.

a)

Alpine glaciers

b)

ice sheets

61.

_________ cover large areas of land and move outward from central locations.

a)

Alpine glaciers

b)

ice-sheet

62.

______ is the mixture of various sizes of sediments deposited by Glacier.

a)

Glacier

b)

Till

c)

landslide

d)

mass wasting

63.

a _________ is a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier.

a)

glacier

b)

Till

c)

moraine

d)

outwash

64.

____ is the layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flow from a melting glacier.

a)

till

b)

moraine

c)

Outwash

d)

mass wasting

65.

Glacier contain _____ of all freshwater on Earth.

a)

two-thirds

b)

one half

c)

three-fourth

d)

one-third

66.

As glacier melts, sea level__________ around the world.

a)

decreases

b)

increases

67.

A glacier is

a)

a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface

b)

the downhill movement of a large mass of rocks or soil because of the pull of gravity

c)

layered sediment deposited at the mouth of a river

68.
The movement that occurs during mass wasting is caused by what? 
a)
Wind
b)
Gravity 
c)
Ice 
d)
Water 
69.
Trees, walls, and fence posts leaning downhill are a sign of ______. 
a)
Rockfalls
b)
Mud Flow
Mud Flows
c)
Creep
d)
Slump
70.
True/False: The material from a landslide will eventually come to a rest, usually in a flat place. 
a)
True 
b)
False 
71.
What is a way humans can increase the risk of mass wasting? 
a)
Building on Steep Slopes
b)
Staying off the land 
c)
Maintaining Vegetation 
72.
Erosion tends to be more destructive when the mass wasting occurs on ______ slopes. 
a)
Small
b)
Flat
c)
Steep
d)
Bumpy 
73.
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 
74.
This image show an example of a 
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
75.
This image show an example of a 
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
76.

---------- is the breakdown of rock.

a)

weathering

b)

folding

c)

mass wasting

d)

erosion

77.

Frost action and pressure release are types of:

a)

climatic weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

biotic weathering

d)

mechanical weathering

78.

Carbonation and oxidation are types of:

a)

climatic weathering

b)

biotic weathering

c)

mechanical weathering

d)

chemical weathering

79.

This form of weathering is also known as “rusting”

a)

carbonation

b)

oxidation

c)

pressure release

d)

frost action

80.

This type of weathering occurs in areas where the temperature fluctuates around zero degrees Celsius.

a)

oxidation

b)

frost action

c)

pressure release

d)

solution

81.

Man increases the chance of landslides in all of the follwing ways EXCEPT:

a)

building on unstable slopes

b)

undercutting the base of slopes to build roads

c)

removing vegetation from steep slopes

d)

planting trees on unstable slopes

82.

Which of the following will NOT increase the chance of landslides?

a)

when bedding planes are roughly parallel to the slope surface

b)

when there is an extended period of drought

c)

an earthquake

d)

where there are rocks like shale or clay

83.
What is the correct order of the processes?
a)
they all happen at the same time
b)
erosion, weathering, deposition
c)
weathering, erosion, deposition
d)
weathering, deposition, erosion
84.

Mass wasting is the downhill movement of a large mass of rocks or soil because of ____________________________.

a)

pollution

b)

the pull of gravity

c)

chemical erosion

d)

thick vegitation

85.

______________________ on slopes can help prevent mass wasting.

a)

Buildings

b)

Erosion

c)

Sand

d)

Thick vegetation

86.

A(n) ___________ is the rapid downhill movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders.

a)

Landslide

b)

Outwash

c)

Moraine

d)

Till

87.

_________________ is a pile of angular rocks and sediment from a rockfall.

a)

Talus

b)

Outwash

c)

Moraine

d)

Till

88.

Building on a steep slope can increase the chances that ________________ will occurr.

a)

talus

b)

outwash

c)

moraine

d)

mass wasting

89.

A(n) ______________ is a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface.

a)

outwash

b)

moraine

c)

glacier

d)

talus

90.

Glaciers form where the amount of snowfall is ____________ than the amount of snowmelt.

a)

less

b)

greater

c)

slower

91.

Glacial erosion can cause sharp ridges called __________ and carve out U-shaped and hanging valleys.

a)

aretes

b)

moraines

c)

tills

d)

outwashes

92.

____________ is a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier.

a)

Till

b)

Moraine

c)

Arete

d)

Landslide

93.

______________ is the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

High pressure system

d)

Global Warming

94.
The movement that occurs during mass wasting is caused by what? 
a)
Wind
b)
Gravity 
c)
Ice 
d)
Water 
95.
Trees, walls, and fence posts leaning downhill are a sign of ______. 
a)
Rockfalls
b)
Mud Flow
Mud Flows
c)
Creep
d)
Slump
96.
True/False: The material from a landslide will eventually come to a rest, usually in a flat place. 
a)
True 
b)
False 
97.
What is a way humans can increase the risk of mass wasting? 
a)
Building on Steep Slopes
b)
Staying off the land 
c)
Maintaining Vegetation 
98.
Erosion tends to be more destructive when the mass wasting occurs on ______ slopes. 
a)
Small
b)
Flat
c)
Steep
d)
Bumpy 
99.
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 
100.
This image show an example of a 
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
101.
This image show an example of a 
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
102.

---------- is the breakdown of rock.

a)

weathering

b)

folding

c)

mass wasting

d)

erosion

103.

Frost action and pressure release are types of:

a)

climatic weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

biotic weathering

d)

mechanical weathering

104.

Carbonation and oxidation are types of:

a)

climatic weathering

b)

biotic weathering

c)

mechanical weathering

d)

chemical weathering

105.

This form of weathering is also known as “rusting”

a)

carbonation

b)

oxidation

c)

pressure release

d)

frost action

106.

This type of weathering occurs in areas where the temperature fluctuates around zero degrees Celsius.

a)

oxidation

b)

frost action

c)

pressure release

d)

solution

107.

Man increases the chance of landslides in all of the follwing ways EXCEPT:

a)

building on unstable slopes

b)

undercutting the base of slopes to build roads

c)

removing vegetation from steep slopes

d)

planting trees on unstable slopes

108.

Which of the following will NOT increase the chance of landslides?

a)

when bedding planes are roughly parallel to the slope surface

b)

when there is an extended period of drought

c)

an earthquake

d)

where there are rocks like shale or clay

109.
What is the correct order of the processes?
a)
they all happen at the same time
b)
erosion, weathering, deposition
c)
weathering, erosion, deposition
d)
weathering, deposition, erosion
110.

Which agent of erosion causes Mass wasting to happen?

a)

Wind

b)

Water

c)

Gravity

d)

Glaciers

111.

If you want to hold soil in place, and prevent mass wasting from happening...you should...

a)

remove some vegetation

b)

plant some vegetation

112.

What is outwashed

a)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

b)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

c)

layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flows from a melting glacier

d)

a pile of angular rocks and sediment from a rockfall

e)

None

113.

what is Moraine

a)

layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flows from a melting glacier

b)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

c)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

d)

the downhill mvement of a large mass of rock or soil because of the pull of gravity

e)

None

114.

What is Till

a)

a pile of angular rocks and sediment from a rockfall

b)

the rapid downhill movement of soil loose rocks and boulders

c)

layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flows from a melting glacier

d)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

e)

None

115.

Where do alpine glaciers forms

a)

mountains

b)

valley

c)

grass

d)

ice

116.

What is a landslide

a)

a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface

b)

the rapid downhill movement of soil loose rocks and boulder

c)

None

117.

What are glaciers

a)

a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface

b)

the rapid downhill movement of soil loose rocks and boulders

c)

the downhill movement of a large mass of rocks or soil because of the pull of gravity

d)

a pile of angular rocks and sediment from a rockfall

e)

None

118.

What is Mass wasting

a)

the rapid downhill movement of soil loose rocks and boulders

b)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

c)

the downhill movement of a large mass off rock or soil because of the pull of gravity

d)

a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface

e)

None

119.

Loose rock fragments fall from steep slopes. Also known as avalanches.

a)

Rockfall

b)

Rockslide

c)

Soil Creep

d)

Mudflow

120.

What is another name for the downhill movement of rock material and soil caused by gravity?

a)

land wasting

b)

mass wasting

c)

mass slide

d)

land mass

121.

A pile of rock fragments at the bottom of a rockfall

a)

talus

b)

hill

c)

mountain

d)

debris

122.

Huge masses of bedrock or soil that slide downward in one whole piece

a)

slump

b)

earthflow

c)

mudflow

d)

soil creep

123.

Invisibly slow downhill movement of soil that causes tilting of poles, fences or trees.

a)

soil creep

b)

earthflow

c)

rockfall

d)

mudflow

124.

Which erosional force acts alone to produce avalanches?

a)

gravity

b)

sea waves

c)

winds

d)

running water

125.
An avalanche is an example of which process?
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
d)
Volcanic Eruption
126.

The dominant force behind all erosion is

a)

gravity

b)

water

c)

wind

d)

glaciers

127.

The picture shows what type of mass movement?

a)

mudflow

b)

earthflow

c)

slump

d)

soil creep

128.

Rapid downhill flow of rock, soil and water. Occurs after a heavy rainfall in dry mountainous areas

a)

mudflow

b)

earthflow

c)

soil creep

d)

rockslides

129.

The bent trees are indications of

a)

soil creep

b)

earthflow

c)

mudflow

d)

rockslide

130.

The movement of material downslope under the force of gravity.

a)

Mass Wasting

b)

Erosion

c)

Weathering

131.
Which of the following is not an example of mass wasting? 
a)
Landslide
b)
Slump
c)
Flood
d)
Creep 
132.
Trees, walls, and fence posts leaning downhill are a sign of ______. 
a)
Rockfalls
b)
Mud Flow
Mud Flows
c)
Creep
d)
Slump
133.
True/False: The material from a landslide will eventually come to a rest, usually in a flat place. 
a)
True 
b)
False 
134.
A pile of angular rocks and sediment from rockfall is called what? 
a)
Talus
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Rockfall 
135.
What is a way humans can increase the risk of mass wasting? 
a)
Building on Steep Slopes
b)
Staying off the land 
c)
Maintaining Vegetation 
136.
Erosion tends to be more destructive when the mass wasting occurs on ______ slopes. 
a)
Small
b)
Flat
c)
Steep
d)
Bumpy 
137.
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 
138.

Removing vegetation tends to ___________ the chances of a mass wasting event.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

does not affect mass wasting

139.

Do mass wasting events always require some sort of trigger such as heavy rains and/or earthquakes?

a)

Yes

b)

No

140.
This image show an example of a 
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
141.
This image show an example of a 
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
142.
This image show an example of a 
a)
Rock fall
b)
Slump
c)
Creep
d)
Mudflow
143.
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
144.

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

145.
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 
146.

What type of glacier forms in a mountainous area?

a)

Alpine

b)

continental

c)

till

d)

moraine

147.

unsorted rock material deposited directly by ice as it melts

a)

glacial drift

b)

stratified drift

c)

till

d)

glacier

148.
Glaciers form when _____.
a)
less snow falls than melts 
b)
more snow falls than melts 
c)
less rain falls than freezes 
d)
more rain falls than freezes 
149.

The two main types of glaciers are:

Select the two correct answers

a)

Ice Sheet

b)

Rocky

c)

Flat Stream

d)

Alpine

150.

The amount erosion that happens during mass wasting event depends on which of these?

Select all that are correct.

a)

rock type

b)

water in the soil

c)

air in the soil

d)

weather conditions

151.

Mass wasting is the ______ movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders

a)

rapid uphill

b)

rapid downhill

c)

slow downhill

d)

slow uphill

152.
When a glacier melts quickly or water under a glacier is suddenly released, the result is known as _____.
a)
an eruption 
b)
a crevasse 
c)
an outburst flood 
d)
a terminal moraine 
153.
What letter of the alphabet does a glacial valley most closely resemble?
a)
U
b)
V
c)
W
d)
X
154.

Till is a result of

a)

water erosion

b)

glacial erosion

c)

water deposition

d)

glacial deposition

155.

U-shapped valleys are created by

a)

Streams depositing sediment

b)

Glacial erosion

156.

A glacier is

a)

a large mass of ice that formed on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface

b)

the downhill movement of a large mass of rocks or soil because of the pull of gravity

c)

layered sediment deposited at the mouth of a river

157.

Planting vegetation on a slope decreases the chance of mass wasting because

a)

the vegetation absorbs excess water

b)

the roots of the plants help hold the soil together

c)

the vegetation helps reduce the force of falling rain

d)

all of the above

158.

Mass wasting is the result of

a)

excessive amounts of rain

b)

global warming

c)

gravity's pull

159.

Glaciers form on land in areas where the amount of snowfall is less than the amount of snow melt.

a)

True

b)

False

160.

Glaciers and landslides move quickly

a)

True

b)

False

161.

Plant roots hold soil together, reducing the soil's ability to erode.

a)

True

b)

False

162.

Till is

a)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

b)

a large mass of ice that forms on land and moves slowly

c)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

163.

A moraine is

a)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

b)

a large mass of ice that forms on land and moves slowly

c)

a mixture of various sizes of sediment deposited by a glacier

164.

The two types of glaciers are

a)

ice horn and hanging valley

b)

aerate and cirque

c)

alpine and ice sheet

165.

Slump occurs

a)

rapidly

b)

slowly

166.

Which of the following is a natural way to reduce mass wasting?

a)

Cover the slope in wire

b)

Plant vegetation

c)

Build a retaining wall

167.

A landslide is

a)

layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flow from a melting glacier

b)

a larger mass of rock or soil moving downhill due to the pull of gravity

c)

the rapid downhill movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders

d)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

168.

Talus is

a)

a pile of smooth rock and sediment deposited by a river

b)

a pile of angular rock and sediment from a rockfall

c)

a pile of angular rock and sediment from a glacier

169.

Outwash is

a)

a large mass of ice that formed on land

b)

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

c)

layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flow from a melting glacier

170.

Are deposits of till sorted poorly or evenly?

a)

Poorly

b)


Moderately

c)

Carefully

d)

Horribly

171.

Where do you often find till?

a)

downhill in the process of mass movement

b)

Piles up along the sides and fronts of glaciers.

c)

rockfall and mudslide

d)

Process in which sediment is laid down in new locations.

172.

What are two examples of landslides?

a)

outwash

b)

rockfall and mudslide

c)

mass wasting

d)

erosion and deposition

173.

What is a layered sediment deposited by streams of water that flow from a melting glacier?

a)

Outwash

b)


Till

c)

Moraine

d)


Loess

174.

What is a till?

a)

A mixture of various sizes of sediments deposited by a glacier.

b)

Process in which sediment is laid down in new locations.

c)

a force that pulls an object toward Earth.

d)

downhill in the process of mass movement

175.

Rockfall, Slump, and Creep are examples of what?

a)

Mass Wasting

b)


Erosion

c)

Weathering

d)


Landslide

176.

a mound or ridge of unsorted sediment deposited by a glacier

a)

glacier

b)


outwash

c)

moraine

d)

talus

177.

a pile of angular rock and sediment form a rockfall

a)

talus

b)


outwash

c)

till

d)


moraine

178.

the rapid downhill movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders

a)

talus

b)

landslide

c)

slump

d)


glacier

179.

type of mass wasting that occurs most slowly

a)

landslide

b)


till

c)

talus

d)

slump

180.

reduces the chance of mass wasting

a)

glacier

b)

vegetation

c)

erosion

d)


ecosystem

181.

glacier that cover large areas of land and move outward from central locations

a)

ice caps

b)


alpine glacier

c)

ice sheets

d)


oceans

182.

form of mass wasting where blocks of material move down slope on a curved surface

a)

moraine

b)

talus

c)

creep

d)

slump

183.

glacier that forms in mountains and flows downhill

a)

continental glacier

b)

hanging valley

c)

u-shaped valley

d)

alpine glacier

184.

type of valley formed as a glacier carves away the land

a)

Hanging valley

b)

Moraine

c)

U-shaped valley

d)

Alpine glacier

185.

mass wasting where material moves too slowly to be noticed that causes trees and other objects to lean over

a)

slump

b)


erosion

c)

creep

d)


rockfall

186.

What can glacier cause?

a)

Compaction and cementation

b)

Erosion and deposition

c)

Photosynthesis and respiration

d)

Weathering and erosion

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