22 Questions
What is the main cause of landslides?
Gravity
What is soil creep?
A slow downslope movement of particles
What is the primary characteristic of slumping?
Removal of buttressing earth at the foot of a slope
What is the main cause of rock fall?
Heavy rain
What is the primary characteristic of sinkholes?
Topographic depression created by groundwater
What is debris flow?
A landslide of water-soaked mass of rock and soil
What is the primary outcome of the natural process of rock deterioration?
Weak, landslide-susceptive materials
What is the primary cause of landslides in areas where there have been wildfires?
Removal of vegetation that holds soil in place
What is the outcome of blasts used in mining activities?
Weakening of soil susceptible to landslides
What is the outcome of earthwork on a slope?
Altered shape of the slope with new loads
What is the role of burrowing insects during a wildfire?
Aerating the soil, destabilizing it
Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of geological hazards?
Mining activities
What is referred to as a natural phenomenon that causes major problems around the world?
Geological Hazards
What is the name of the class that was archived by the teacher?
DRRR: DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
What is the name of the student who was invited to teach the class?
TRISHA MAE ABELLANIDA BUDOL
What type of hazard is a sudden collapse of the ground surface?
Sinkhole
What type of hazard is a slow movement of soil or rock down a slope?
Soil Creep
What type of hazard is a sudden fall of rock from a cliff or steep slope?
Rock Fall
What type of hazard is a downward movement of rock or soil along a curved surface?
Slumping
What type of hazard is a rapid downward movement of rock, soil, or debris down a slope?
Landslide
What is the title of the PowerPoint presentation?
Copy of GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
What is the name of the file shared in the class?
Copy of GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS.pptx
Test your knowledge on different types of geological hazards, including landslides and soil creep, causes and effects of these natural disasters. Learn about the role of gravity and rain in inducing landslides. Identify the characteristics of soil creep and its occurrence in slopes.
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