LANDSLIDES

Meaning
A landslide happens when rocks, debris, and soil move down a
slope. They're also known as landslips. Things can go downhill
suddenly, or they can slide at the snail's pace of just a couple
centimeters a year. They can come from natural causes or from
the activities of people. The one thing they all have in common is
gravity. What is up sometimes slides down.

What causes landslides?

Do human activities cause landslides?

1. FACT
Every year, landslides in the U.S. cause roughly $3.5 billion in
damage and kill between 25 and 50 people.
Multiple Choice Questions on Landslides

1) Why are landslides more common on steep slopes?

a. slope angle determines the relative magnitude of driving forces

b. water flows much faster on steep slopes
c. the steeper the slope, the less vegetation plays a role in anchoring the
slope
d. steeper slopes typically are underlain by weaker Earth materials

2) Vegetation influences landslides in part by:

a. anchoring the slope materials

b. influencing the local climate
c. aerating the soil
d. promoting deeper weathering of underlying rock