30 Questions
What is the term used to describe the intermediate mixture of 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay?
Loam
What does 'good drainage' refer to in soils?
Ability to transfer gravity water downward
Which term describes the rate at which water penetrates the soil surface?
Infiltration capacity
What type of soil condition is characterized by frequent or permanent saturation with water?
Poor drainage
What may cause soil saturation according to the text?
Local accumulation of surface water
What is the maximum angle called for any material before it fails?
Angle of repose
What is the branch of geology that deals with the origin, nature, and distribution of landforms?
Geomorphology
How are metamorphosed rocks formed?
Through changes in pressure and temperature
What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?
Erosion and deposition
What are landforms derived from according to the text?
Volcanic, glacial, or erosion processes
What is physiography mainly concerned with?
Description of landforms
How is soil erosion defined in the given text?
Breakdown of rocks into small fragments carried by water, ice, or gravity
What does the term 'landscape' encompass?
Natural and physical attributes of land, air, and water
What do living elements in landscaping refer to?
Flora and fauna
What is included in site analysis according to the text?
Geology and natural factors
What is the primary focus of landscaping?
Modifying visible features of land
What does development sustainability process involve according to the text?
Selecting the best use and development suited for a given site
In landscaping, what do human elements refer to?
Structures, buildings, fences created by humans
What is the main focus of geomorphology?
Study of landforms and their materials
Which branch of geology deals with the study of water?
Hydrology
What does ecology primarily seek to understand?
Relationships between living organisms and their physical environment
Which aspect is NOT a focus of geomorphology?
Climate patterns
In terms of environmental measurements, what does hydrology refer to?
Physical movement of a body of water
How does vegetation relate to wildlife according to the text?
Vegetation provides habitats for wildlife
What is 'talus' in the context of mass movements?
The pile of rocks that accumulates at the base of a cliff
How can engineered structures help reduce mass-movement hazards?
By building safety structures to improve slope stability
What do contours on a topographic map represent?
Points of equal elevation on the surface of the land
Which method helps in increasing stability by reshaping slopes below the angle of repose?
Regrading the slopes
What is the purpose of removing the agent of erosion at the base of a slope?
To slow or eliminate undercutting
How does revegetation contribute to reducing mass-movement hazards?
By removing water and stabilizing potential failure planes
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