Landslides and Mudslides Safety Quiz

What is a common cause of landslides?

• Low humidity

• Cold temperatures

• Sunny weather

• Heavy rains

What is another name for debris flows?

• Mudslides

• Rockslides

• Avalanches

• Earthquakes

Which area is particularly vulnerable to landslides during heavy rains?

• Deserts

• Flat plains

• Areas with destroyed vegetation

• Urban centers

What should you do if you live in an area prone to landslides?

• Build a house on a steep slope

• Develop an emergency communication plan

• Avoid listening to weather warnings

• Ignore evacuation plans

What is a health hazard associated with landslides?

• Increased air pollution

• Rapidly moving water and debris

• Improved road conditions

• Enhanced communication signals

What should you do during intense storms to stay safe from landslides?

• Stay near streams

• Listen for rumbling sounds

• Drive through flooded roads

• Ignore weather updates

What is the best protection against a debris flow?

• Stand still and wait

• Move to the nearest high ground

• Stay indoors

• Move to the nearest low ground

What should you do after a landslide?

• Return immediately to the site

• Check for injured people if safe

• Ignore broken utility lines

• Drive through the affected area

Which organization provides information on landslide hazards?

• NASA

• FBI

• EPA

• USGS

What is a sign of an approaching landslide?

• Stable ground

• Clear skies

• Tilted trees and poles

• Decreased water levels