Geology 001 - Physical Geology » Summer 2021 » Chapter 10 Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a good way to stabilize the slope and hence prevent and mitigate landslides?
A.   Buttressing a slide by adding weight at the toe of the slide
B.   Removing weight from the head of the slide
C.   Terracing to create a stairstep topography
D.   Using long steel bolts for areas prone to soil creep and flows
E.   Applying shockcrete, a reinforced spray-on form of concrete
Question #2
Which of the following are types of mass movement?
A.   Slide, Flood, Creep, and Strike
B.   Creep, Fall, Slide, and Flow
C.   Strike, Rise, Fall, and Flood
D.   Creep, Flood, Rise, and Strike
Question #3
If you are considering a home site, what is one pretty sure evidence of possible landslides affecting the property?
A.   Dramatic geologic structures affecting local strata
B.   A humid climate
C.   A history of previous mass wasting events in the area
D.   A steep bedding plane near the site
E.   A nearby river
Question #4
Which of the following are NOT true about the 2013, Bingham Canyon Copper Mine Landslide, Utah.
A.   Despite the immense hazard, loss of life and of property was prevented because radar systems warned of movement of the wall and it was a major mudflow that resulted in a property damage of over 10 billion USD
B.   It is one of the largest historic landslides not associated with volcanoes and it was one of the largest rock falls in the US history that blocked Interstate 15 for over a month.
C.   Despite the immense hazard, loss of life and of property was prevented because radar systems warned of movement of the wall and it is one of the largest historic landslides not associated with volcanoes.
D.   It was a major mudflow that resulted in a property damage of over 10 billion USD and it was one of the largest rock falls in the US history that blocked Interstate 15 for over a month.

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