How can vegetation help in controlling landslides?
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What geological hazard is most likely in a steep terrain with heavy rainfall?
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What device is used to monitor ground movements on slopes to predict landslides?
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Which of the following is an effective structural mitigation for landslides?
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What does a seismologist study?
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Which type of fault is associated with tensional forces?
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A volcanic hazard that consists of a fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter is called:
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Which instrument is primarily used to detect earthquakes?
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The sudden release of energy in Earth's crust that creates seismic waves is called:
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Which natural hazard is often linked to rapid snowmelt in mountainous areas?
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Which hazard is characterized by the slow, downward progression of rock and soil on a slope?
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A tectonic plate boundary where plates slide past each other is known as a:
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Which volcanic hazard involves the ejection of large volcanic bombs?
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The point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake origin is called the:
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Which of the following increases landslide risk in hilly terrain?
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What type of landslide is most likely to occur in clay-rich soils during rainfall?
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Which method is a non-structural approach to mitigate geological hazards?
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The Mercalli Intensity Scale measures:
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Which gas released by volcanoes can be hazardous to life?
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What is the main cause of tsunamis?
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