Mass Movement - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Classify each type of mass movement based on whether it occurs rapidly or slowly.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mudflow,avalanche,sinkhole collapse|creep

Question 2

Match each factor to its impact on slope stability.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reduces stability by weakening shear strength of soil and sediment|stabilizes slope by anchoring soil and sediment|reduces stability by lowering cohesion between particles

Question 3

Match each type of mass movement with its definition.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Classify each factor based on whether it increases or decreases slope stability. Drag each factor to the correct box.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

low slope angle,retaining walls,vegetation cover|steep slope angle,undercutting of slopes,high water saturation

Question 5

Classify each event based on whether it is a natural or human-caused trigger for mass movement. Drag each to the correct box.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

freeze-thaw cycles,earthquakes,heavy rainfall|construction,deforestation,undercutting slopes

Question 6

Which type of mass movement is most likely observed occurring over several years?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: creep

Question 7

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

more|unstable

Question 8

Which type of mass movement is most likely to occur after a period of heavy rainfall?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: mudflow

Question 9

Which factor increases the risk of mass movement occurring?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: high water saturation

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