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What makes steep-slope mountains especially vulnerable to landslide hazards?
What makes steep-slope mountains especially vulnerable to landslide hazards?
- Presence of bedrock
- Dense population
- Flat ground
- Heavy rainfall (correct)
Why does a sinkhole form?
Why does a sinkhole form?
- Presence of structures on steep-slope mountains
- Water-soaked mass of rock and soil
- Heavy rain causing rock slides
- Dissolving of limestone bedrock by groundwater (correct)
What factor exacerbates landslides in sloping terrains?
What factor exacerbates landslides in sloping terrains?
- Regular rain saturation (correct)
- Groundwater erosion
- Presence of plants with deep roots
- Dense population
How are debris flow landslides triggered?
How are debris flow landslides triggered?
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Why are structures on steep-slope mountains highly susceptible to landslides?
Why are structures on steep-slope mountains highly susceptible to landslides?
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What causes rock fall landslides to occur?
What causes rock fall landslides to occur?
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What is another name for sinkholes according to the text?
What is another name for sinkholes according to the text?
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How do sinkholes typically form based on the text?
How do sinkholes typically form based on the text?
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What happens if a sinkhole is clogged with clay as per the text?
What happens if a sinkhole is clogged with clay as per the text?
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Which type of sinkhole develops suddenly and causes catastrophic damage?
Which type of sinkhole develops suddenly and causes catastrophic damage?
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In which areas does Dissolution Sinkhole mainly occur according to the text?
In which areas does Dissolution Sinkhole mainly occur according to the text?
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What can cause artificial sinkholes according to the text?
What can cause artificial sinkholes according to the text?
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