Form 9: Landslides and Ground Shaking
Focus on ground shaking caused by earthquakes and how intense movement triggers secondary hazards like landslides.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What is a landslide?
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Which force pulls rock and soil downward during a landslide?
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WordsBox
Heavy rain and earthquake shaking can weaken slopes and trigger a dangerous ____ of rock and ____
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MultiChoice
What process occurs when wet, loose soil behaves like a liquid during strong earthquake shaking?
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MultiChoice
Which human activity increases the risk of landslides on steep slopes?
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WordsBox
Strong ground shaking causes wet soil to lose strength through ____ making structures ____
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MultiChoice
Which type of landform is most vulnerable to landslides?
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How can people help prevent soil erosion and landslides on slopes?
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WordsBox
Building retaining ____ and drainage pipes helps stabilize hillsides against ____
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MultiChoice
Can a landslide happen without an earthquake?
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What is a fast-moving flow of water-saturated mud and debris down a slope?
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WordsBox
Fast mudslides carry huge amounts of loose ____ and rock downhill after heavy ____