5.8.1 - Landslides
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What is a landslide?
💡 Hint: Think of soil or rock movement due to gravity.
Name one type of landslide.
💡 Hint: Consider the different ways materials can move down hills.
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What is the primary cause of landslides?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of weather on soil stability.
True or False? All landslides involve wet materials.
💡 Hint: Think about the different types of landslides we've discussed.
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Discuss the geological and climatic conditions that might create a landslide in a specific region. Analyze potential prevention strategies.
💡 Hint: Look at how the landscape and weather interact.
Propose an engineered solution to mitigate landslide risks in susceptible areas and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think of how physical barriers can protect against movement.
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