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Questions and Answers
What is a primary cause of mass movements such as mud flows and landslides?
What is a primary cause of mass movements such as mud flows and landslides?
- Snowmelt (correct)
- Groundwater pumping
- Heavy construction
- Deforestation
What is the term for the slow mass wasting that occurs in areas with frozen ground?
What is the term for the slow mass wasting that occurs in areas with frozen ground?
- Soil creep
- Mud flow
- Solifluction (correct)
- Landslide
What can be used to redirect water away from areas prone to solifluction?
What can be used to redirect water away from areas prone to solifluction?
- Retention walls
- Benching
- Surface drainage system (correct)
- Check dams
What is the result of soil creep on walls, fences, and telephone poles?
What is the result of soil creep on walls, fences, and telephone poles?
What is the purpose of establishing vegetation with deep root systems in areas prone to solifluction?
What is the purpose of establishing vegetation with deep root systems in areas prone to solifluction?
What is the most significant impact of mass movements on people and the environment?
What is the most significant impact of mass movements on people and the environment?
What is the result of rockfalls on people in their path?
What is the result of rockfalls on people in their path?
What is the purpose of constructing retention structures in areas prone to mass movements?
What is the purpose of constructing retention structures in areas prone to mass movements?
What is the result of mud flows and landslides on land and infrastructure?
What is the result of mud flows and landslides on land and infrastructure?
What is the purpose of zoning regulations in areas prone to solifluction?
What is the purpose of zoning regulations in areas prone to solifluction?
