What three criteria are used to classify mass movements?
1. Rate of movement - Is it fast or slow?
2. Type of movement - Does it fall, slide, or flow?
3. Type of material - Is it rock, soil, or debris?
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A) North America B) South America C) Europe D) Africa E) Australia/Pacific
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Which is not an example of a tropical cyclone?
A) Hurricane B) Nor'easter C) Willi-willi D) Typhoon
Why might the infiltration of water deep into a slide mass increase landslide hazards?
A) Deep infiltration forces vegetation to root more deeply. B) Water will erode the subsurface materials, reducing strength of the slide mass. C) Water in the deep subsurface influences soil formation, leading to shallow soil slips. D) The water increases the pore water pressure, effectively lifting the slide mass from stable ground beneath.