LAB 5 (GEOG 1113) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
According to the website, which of the following factors does not influence the occurrence of
landslides? - ANSWER Time since last landslide
Other than the rock material, what are the two most important factors in chemical
weathering? - ANSWER Water and temperature
How are caves and cavities, once underground, now visible on the surface in a mature tropical
karst environment? - ANSWER erosion of surrounding material
What does the presence of lichen and moss on boulders tell scientists? - ANSWER It tells us
the relative time of a mass wasting event
What are the characteristics of areas generally considered not to be safe from landslides? -
ANSWER At the base of minor drainage hollows
What is the dominant weathering In Bangkok, Thailand (28°C, 145cm)? - ANSWER Strong
chemical
What is the dominant weathering in New Delhi, India (25°C, 80cm)? - ANSWER Moderate
chemical
COMPLETE ANSWERS
According to the website, which of the following factors does not influence the occurrence of
landslides? - ANSWER Time since last landslide
Other than the rock material, what are the two most important factors in chemical
weathering? - ANSWER Water and temperature
How are caves and cavities, once underground, now visible on the surface in a mature tropical
karst environment? - ANSWER erosion of surrounding material
What does the presence of lichen and moss on boulders tell scientists? - ANSWER It tells us
the relative time of a mass wasting event
What are the characteristics of areas generally considered not to be safe from landslides? -
ANSWER At the base of minor drainage hollows
What is the dominant weathering In Bangkok, Thailand (28°C, 145cm)? - ANSWER Strong
chemical
What is the dominant weathering in New Delhi, India (25°C, 80cm)? - ANSWER Moderate
chemical