Question 1

The component of gravity tending to push blocks of rock downhill parallel to the slope is termed:

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A)   frictional force
B)   perpendicular stress
C)   compressional force
D)   shear stressE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The type of slide involves blocks of rocks moving along curved surfaces is a:

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A)   rockslide
B)   slump
C)   debris flow
D)   rock fallE) A) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 3

In order to distinguish the difference between a slide and a slump, a geologist would:

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A)   determine the time of year the movement occurred
B)   measure the volume of sediment or debris that has moved down
C)   gather eyewitness accounts of what happened
D)   examine the surface in which blocks of rock move downE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A snow avalanche is considered what form of mass movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   flow
B)   slide
C)   fall
D)   debris flowE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Erosion by rivers and road construction are examples of factors that may cause a decrease in slope angles thereby promoting mass movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the fastest form of mass movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   slide
B)   flow
C)   fall
D)   solifluctionE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The resistance of geologic materials to movement, also known as their frictional strength, depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)   type of material
B)   weight of overlying block
C)   the amount of water present
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Slumps are common in:

Accepted Answer

A)   shale and clay-rich rocks
B)   hard sandstones
C)   hard granites
D)   volcanic rocksE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 9

The downslope movement of material is termed mass movement. What type of mass movement involves snow and ice?

Accepted Answer

A)   debris flow
B)   snow fall
C)   avalanche
D)   slumpE) A) and C)
F) B) and C) C

Question 10

High water content in soil or fractured rock will:

Accepted Answer

A)   slightly increase slope stability
B)   decrease slope stability
C)   greatly increase slope stability
D)   none of the above, water does not influence slope stabilityE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The material that has the least cohesion is:

Accepted Answer

A)   dry sand
B)   clay
C)   wet sand
D)   a boulderE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

All of the following factors increase shear stress and trigger slope failure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   road cuts into steep slopes
B)   streams that deepen mountainous valleys
C)   earthquake shaking
D)   grading steep slopes into step-like structuresE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A main driving force for mass movements is:

Accepted Answer

A)   gravity
B)   wind
C)   ice
D)   chemical weatheringE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Rocks, soil, and other unconsolidated materials continuously move downslope in quantities ranging from individual boulders to entire hillsides in all mountain zones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Creep involves movement of soil:

Accepted Answer

A)   at a rapid speed
B)   at a slow, almost imperceptible pace
C)   rapidly at first, then slowly later
D)   slowly at first, then rapidly speeds upE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Slope failure will occur when materials exceed _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the angle of repose
B)   the density of water
C)   the strength of individual minerals in the materials
D)   the strength of anchoring vegetationE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 37: Mass Movements

The component of gravity tending to push blocks of rock downhill parallel to the slope is termed:

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The type of slide involves blocks of rocks moving along curved surfaces is a:

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In order to distinguish the difference between a slide and a slump, a geologist would:

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A snow avalanche is considered what form of mass movement?

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Erosion by rivers and road construction are examples of factors that may cause a decrease in slope angles thereby promoting mass movements.

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Which of the following is the fastest form of mass movement?

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The resistance of geologic materials to movement, also known as their frictional strength, depends on:

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Slumps are common in:

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The downslope movement of material is termed mass movement. What type of mass movement involves snow and ice?

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High water content in soil or fractured rock will:

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The material that has the least cohesion is:

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All of the following factors increase shear stress and trigger slope failure EXCEPT:

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A main driving force for mass movements is:

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Rocks, soil, and other unconsolidated materials continuously move downslope in quantities ranging from individual boulders to entire hillsides in all mountain zones.

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Creep involves movement of soil:

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Slope failure will occur when materials exceed _____.

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Exam 37: Mass Movements

The component of gravity tending to push blocks of rock downhill parallel to the slope is termed:

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The type of slide involves blocks of rocks moving along curved surfaces is a:

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In order to distinguish the difference between a slide and a slump, a geologist would:

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A snow avalanche is considered what form of mass movement?

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Erosion by rivers and road construction are examples of factors that may cause a decrease in slope angles thereby promoting mass movements.

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Which of the following is the fastest form of mass movement?

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The resistance of geologic materials to movement, also known as their frictional strength, depends on:

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Slumps are common in:

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The downslope movement of material is termed mass movement. What type of mass movement involves snow and ice?

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High water content in soil or fractured rock will:

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The material that has the least cohesion is:

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All of the following factors increase shear stress and trigger slope failure EXCEPT:

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A main driving force for mass movements is:

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Rocks, soil, and other unconsolidated materials continuously move downslope in quantities ranging from individual boulders to entire hillsides in all mountain zones.

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Creep involves movement of soil:

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Slope failure will occur when materials exceed _____.

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