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Why would a land slide be more likely on a steep mountain than on a gently sloping hill?
It's simple. The steeper the slope is, the more gravitational potential energy is acting on the loose soil. i.e. On a steeper slope, less ground is supporting the weight of the material, which encourages the material to fall. Try this at home: get a (flat) plate and put a mound of soil onto it. Keep on tilting the plate upwards (from the initial horizontal position). The soil will not fall at the start, but as the gradient increases, more soil will fall (the soil being a landslide). Water (from rain or an underground spring) will also encourage a landslide because it adds weight to the soil and can act as a lubricant, loosening the particles.
which of earths spheres is most likely to be involved in a landslide?
The Lithosphere.
Flat grasslands that increase in elevation?
These are most likely rolling hills or plateaus. Rolling hills are sloping lands characterized by low relief and gentle slopes, while plateaus are flat or gently sloping elevated areas with relatively high elevation compared to surrounding terrain. Both landforms are common in grassland biomes.
Which area would be more likely to lose its topsoil a gently sloping area or a steep hill?
I asked the same question! The steeper one will of course loose it's topsoil. Because the soil at the top of the hill can't stay up at steep hill, eventually gravity will pull it down to a reasonably flat ground. A sloping area topsoil will not fall because it can easily grip on the ground without gravity pulling at it that much. I hopes this helps you!
Use contour lines to show the landform for plateau?
Contour lines that are evenly spaced and parallel indicate a plateau. The closer the contour lines are to each other, the steeper the terrain; the farther apart they are, the flatter the land. In the case of a plateau, contour lines would likely be spaced evenly and relatively close together, indicating a flat or gently sloping landform.
What areas of the world are most likely to have a landslide?
Landslides can happen anywhere where their are steep hills or mountains.Landslides usually occur where there are steep mountain or hill sides. The steeper the angle of the mountain or hill side the more likely a landslide will happen.
Why would a land slide be more likely on a steep mountain than on a gently sloping hill?
It's simple. The steeper the slope is, the more gravitational potential energy is acting on the loose soil. i.e. On a steeper slope, less ground is supporting the weight of the material, which encourages the material to fall. Try this at home: get a (flat) plate and put a mound of soil onto it. Keep on tilting the plate upwards (from the initial horizontal position). The soil will not fall at the start, but as the gradient increases, more soil will fall (the soil being a landslide). Water (from rain or an underground spring) will also encourage a landslide because it adds weight to the soil and can act as a lubricant, loosening the particles.
What human activity makes a landslide more likely to occur?
Imprperly removing earth from a hill or mountain can increase the risk of a landslide--especially during or after large precipitation events or an earth quake. Another activity that can cause a landslide is blasting with dynamite. The shockwaves from the explosions have causes landslides.
8. How does a glaciated mountain valley differ in appearance from a mountain valley that was not glaciated?
A glaciated mountain valley will likely have a U-shaped profile with a broad, flat floor and steep, often striated walls due to the erosion by the glacier. In contrast, a mountain valley that was not glaciated will typically have a V-shaped profile with a narrower, more gently sloping floor and less steep walls shaped primarily by the natural erosional processes of water and weathering.
As you step on the mountain path bits of rock and soil fall downhill Would it be a landslide mudslide slump or creep?
If the movement is slow and gradual, it would likely be a creep. If the movement is faster and more sudden, it could be a landslide or a mudslide, depending on the presence of water and mud.
Why is it most likely that landslide occur on mountains?
because your breathe
which of earths spheres is most likely to be involved in a landslide?
The Lithosphere.
Who is most likely to win the presidential elections?
barrock obama by a landslide
What type of mass wasting would likely be triggered by an earthquake?
Landslide.
Flat grasslands that increase in elevation?
These are most likely rolling hills or plateaus. Rolling hills are sloping lands characterized by low relief and gentle slopes, while plateaus are flat or gently sloping elevated areas with relatively high elevation compared to surrounding terrain. Both landforms are common in grassland biomes.
Why some houses have sloping roof?
Sloping roofs are self-draining from rain and snow, and less likely to leak.
How does earthquake cause landslide?
Earthquakes cause shaking that causes soil, rocks to slide down a mountain side. The longer the earthquake the more likely there will be large landslides. Volcanoes can also cause landslides when they erupt.
