What is the primary force that causes landslides?

Landslide Causes and Characteristics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Friction
Wind
Gravity
Magnetism
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for landslides?
Heavy rainfall
Sunny weather
Volcanic activity
Earthquakes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of landslide involves individual rocks falling freely through the air?
Earth flows
Rock falls
Debris flows
Rock slides
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of landslide is characterized by slow, continuous movement of soil?
Land slump
Debris flows
Creep
Rock slides
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common method to reduce the risk of landslides?
Using retaining walls
Constructing more roads
Building taller buildings
Increasing deforestation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which environments are landslides most likely to occur?
Flat plains
Mountainous regions
Deserts
Urban areas
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique role do trained dogs play in landslide detection?
They dig out trapped people
They sniff out chemical changes in soil
They bark to warn people
They guide people away from danger
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