Practice Landslides And Man Induced Landslides (3.2.3)

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Question 1.
What is a landslide?
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Think about gravity and slopes!
Question 2.
Name one natural cause of landslides.
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What type of weather triggers landslides?
3Question 3.
What causes landslides?
- Only heavy rains
- Only earthquakes
- Natural and human-induced factors
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Consider what you learned about both types of causes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Only geological factors contribute to landslides.
- True
- False
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Think about the impact of human actions.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where a new housing development is proposed on a hillside. Discuss the potential risks of landslides and suggest mitigation strategies.
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Consider how construction changes the natural landscape.
Question 6.
Evaluate the consequences of climate change on landslide frequencies in mountainous regions.
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How does climate influence weather patterns and soil stability?

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