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Lab 6: Mass Movement GEOG 1113L – Introduction to Landforms Lab Name: __Anora Oromoni ___________ I. Erosion Due to Gravity 1. What is mass movement and what is the ultimate purpose of it? Mass movement is the downward movement caused by gravity. It plays a major role in shaping the earth. Sand rocks and soil will move downhill until the slope becomes stable. 2. What is the angle of repose? The angle of repose is the steepest angle at which loose material will not slide downward. 3. Which of the following does not impact the angle of repose? A. Moisture level B. Weight C. Color D. Shape E. Size 4. What factors increase the chance of a landslide? Heavy rains, deforestation, and earthquakes increase the chance of a landslide. 5. __Creep____ is a slow form of mass movement that involves the downhill movement of soil. Bent _tree trunks______ may be evidence of this type of mass movement.

II. Types of Mass Movement Use your knowledge from the video you just watched and the provided definitions to determine which type of mass movement each of the 10 pictures below shows. Highlight the appropriate answer. 1. Which type of mass movement is shown in the picture above? A. Avalanche B. Mudflow C. Rockfall D. Lahar E. Creep F. Landslide

2. Which type of mass movement is shown in the picture above? G. Avalanche H. Mudflow I. Rockfall J. Lahar K. Creep L. Landslide

3. Which type of mass movement is shown in the picture above? A. Avalanche B. Mudflow C. Rockfall D. Lahar E. Creep F. Landslide

4. Which type of mass movement is shown in the picture above? A. Avalanche B. Mudflow C. Rockfall D. Lahar E. Creep F. Landslide

5. Which type of mass movement is shown in the picture above? A. Avalanche B. Mudflow C. Rockfall D. Lahar E. Creep F. Landslide

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