Download Landforms from Erosion and Deposition by Gravity Quiz

Landforms from Erosion and Deposition by Gravity Quiz Answer Key 1) Erosion consisting of downslope movement of material due to gravity is known as _mass_ _wasting_. 2) Landslides… a) can be triggered by earthquakes. b) are common on gradual slopes in desert environments. c) are sudden falls of rock. d) all of the above e) a and c, but not b 3) The gradual movement of soil downslope due to gravity is called a… a) sump. b) slump. c) creep. d) crawl. 4) Severe weathering of rock increases the chances for a landslide to occur. a) true b) false 5) A talus slope is formed… a) at the base of a cliff due to falling rocks. b) in valleys as a result of mudflows. c) where lava flows enter the ocean. d) none of the above 6) Rainfall greatly increases erosion due to gravity by softening soil and increasing the weight of the soil. a) true b) false 7) When ash from a composite volcano mixes with melted snow, it creates a flow known as a … a) pundar. b) lahar. c) slump. d) hilope. 8) The sudden flow down a river valley of soil that is mostly clay would be called a _mudflow or mudslide_. 9) The rapid movement of large chunks of soil and rock downslope due to gravity is known as… a) sump. b) slump. c) creep. d) crawl. 10) Wind erosion is indirectly affected by gravity. a) true b) false