science-mass wasting

GEL 130 QR- Reading Guide

Mass Wasting Processes: landscapes in movement

Complete and use this guide as reference for Lecture Quiz 3

Reference readings: Lecture video posted on Bb/ Course Materials and Textbook, Chapter 12

1. Define “ Mass Movement or Mass wasting”

2. What factors control mass -movement processes? List and describe each of them

3. What factors affect slope stability? Explain.

4. When do Mass movement begin? What trigger them?

5. What is liquefaction?

6. What is a lahar?

7. Types of mass movement: based on: material, type of motion and rate of movement :

8. What is the difference between a slide and a slump?

9. What is the difference between a rock fall and a rock slide?

10. How can you recognize a slump in the field?

11. What are flows? Give some examples (3-4)

12. What combination of circumstances is needed to cause a volcanic debris flow, also called a lahar?