Mass Movement

Question 1

List 4 influences on mass movement are?

Answer 1

1. gradient of slope
2. slope material
3. vegetation cover
4. tectonic activity

Question 2

What are the 4 processes of mass movement ?

Answer 2

1. creep
2. slide
3. flow
4. fall

Question 3

Name 3 human influences on mass movement?

Answer 3

1. overgrazing
2. overcropping
3. deforestation

Question 4

Name 2 potential triggers of mass movement?

Answer 4

Earthquakes or explosions

Question 5

Describe 5 effects of soil creep on the landscape?

Answer 5

1. telegraph pole tilted
2. base of tree turned downslope
3. fences broken
4. terracettes
5. soil piled up behind wall forcing it to bulge and break