geography

Question 1

What is mass movement in geography?

Answer 1

The downward movement of soil and rock due to gravity.

Question 2

True or False: Mass movement only occurs in mountainous regions.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the main types of mass movement?

Answer 3

Landslides, rockfalls, mudflows, and soil creep.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The primary driving force behind mass movement is ______.

Answer 4

gravity

Question 5

What is a landslide?

Answer 5

A rapid movement of a large amount of earth material down a slope.

Question 6

Which type of mass movement involves saturated soil flowing down a slope?

Answer 6

Mudflow

Question 7

What is soil creep?

Answer 7

The slow, gradual downward movement of soil.

Question 8

True or False: Vegetation can help reduce the risk of mass movement.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What factors can trigger mass movement?

Answer 9

Heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and human activities.

Question 10

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of mass movement? A) Rockfall B) Landslide C) Erosion D) Mudflow

Answer 10

C) Erosion

Question 11

What is the term for the sudden collapse of rock from a cliff face?

Answer 11

Rockfall

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The angle of the slope is known as the ______.

Answer 12

slope angle

Question 13

What role does water play in mass movement?

Answer 13

Water increases weight and reduces friction, making movement more likely.

Question 14

True or False: Mass movement can only occur in dry conditions.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the relationship between slope angle and mass movement risk?

Answer 15

Steeper slopes generally have a higher risk of mass movement.

Question 16

Multiple choice: Which type of mass movement is characterized by a rotational slide? A) Landslide B) Slump C) Rockfall D) Mudflow

Answer 16

B) Slump

Question 17

What is the term for the process of mass movement caused by freeze-thaw cycles?

Answer 17

Frost wedging

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The weight of material on a slope is referred to as ______.

Answer 18

shear weight

Question 19

What is the effect of human activity on mass movement?

Answer 19

Human activities like deforestation and construction can increase the risk.

Question 20

True or False: All mass movements are destructive.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is a triggered mass movement?

Answer 21

Mass movement that occurs due to specific events like heavy rain or earthquakes.

Question 22

Multiple choice: Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to soil stability? A) Vegetation B) Soil moisture C) Slope angle D) Wind

Answer 22

D) Wind

Question 23

What is the term for the gradual movement of soil particles downhill due to gravity?

Answer 23

Soil creep

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The process of mass movement can be accelerated by ______.

Answer 24

human intervention

Question 25

What is the importance of studying mass movement in geography?

Answer 25

To understand risks, manage land use, and mitigate hazards.

Question 26

True or False: Mass movement can be predicted with complete accuracy.

Answer 26

False