Mass Wasting & Glaciers

What is the main force that causes most erosion in mass wasting?

• Water

• Wind

• Gravity

• Ice

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Most deposition in mass wasting occurs when the material has reached a ______.

• High altitude

• Stable location

• Low temperature

• Fast speed

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What can humans do to help decrease the risk of landslides?

• Build on steep slopes

• Remove roots from soil

• Keep roots in soil

• Use heavy machines

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Most erosion in slope and mass wasting occurs when ______.

• Vegetation is abundant

• Heavy machines are used

• The vegetation has been removed

• The area is landscaped.

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Glacial erosion most often occurs in which of the following landforms?

• Desert

• Horn

• Plateau

• Plain

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Most deposition in glacial erosion occurs when glaciers ______.

• Slide over land

• Slowly melt

• Form new ice

• Increase in size

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How have glaciers affected Florida?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased erosion to coasts

• Created mountains

• Reduced rainfall

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Why are glaciers important?

• They contain 1/3 of our freshwater

• They are found only in Antarctica

• They contain 2/3 of our freshwater

• They never melt.

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How can humans protect glaciers?

• Increase global warming

• Reduce global warming

• Use more fossil fuels

• Build more factories.

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Most erosion in glacial erosion occurs when glaciers ______.

• Slide over land

• Form icebergs

• Evaporate

• Freeze

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