Classify each type of mass movement based on whether it occurs rapidly or slowly.
mudflow,avalanche,sinkhole collapse|creep
Match each factor to its impact on slope stability.
reduces stability by weakening shear strength of soil and sediment|stabilizes slope by anchoring soil and sediment|reduces stability by lowering cohesion between particles
Match each type of mass movement with its definition.
slow movement by millimeters or centimeters per year|fast-moving, water-saturated debris|a block of soil that slides down a curved surface|dry rocks tumbling down cliffs or slopes|collapse of surface materials into an empty space below
Classify each factor based on whether it increases or decreases slope stability. Drag each factor to the correct box.
low slope angle,retaining walls,vegetation cover|steep slope angle,undercutting of slopes,high water saturation
Classify each event based on whether it is a natural or human-caused trigger for mass movement. Drag each to the correct box.
freeze-thaw cycles,earthquakes,heavy rainfall|construction,deforestation,undercutting slopes
Which type of mass movement is most likely observed occurring over several years?
Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement.
more|unstable
Which type of mass movement is most likely to occur after a period of heavy rainfall?
Which factor increases the risk of mass movement occurring?
Classify each event based on whether it is a natural or human-caused trigger for mass movement. Drag each to the correct box.
freeze-thaw cycles,earthquakes,heavy rainfall|construction,deforestation,undercutting slopes
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