G100: Earth Revealed

Start by entering your name and the episode. Then, based upon the video, respond to the following topics. When you are happy with your answers, select "Submit Assignment" to send the file to me.

 

Please include the Course, Episode number, and your name in the Subject of your email (G100: Ep. X - Last Name).

 

 

Episode 16: Mass Wasting

 

The questions for those who want to copy into Word:

1. Why does mass wasting occur everywhere?

2. What is creep and what causes it?

3. Why is it important to identify potential mass wasting issues before starting to build?

4. What factors influence slope stability?

5. How do humans cause mass wasting?

 

 

For those using the "fill-in-the-form" method:

 

 

Your Name

 

Episode

 

Why does mass wasting occur everywhere?

 

What is creep and what causes it?

 

Why is it important to identify potential mass wasting issues before starting to build?

 

What factors influence slope stability?

 

How do humans cause mass wasting?

 

 

 

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