Question 1

Which of the following human activities is most likely to trigger a landslide?

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

Answer

Creating safe drainage systems

Answer

Planting trees

Answer

Building retaining walls

Question 2

Which construction activity can increase the risk of landslides?

Accepted Answer

Excavation on steep slopes

Answer

Planting native vegetation

Answer

Constructing roads on flat land

Answer

Building houses with good drainage

Question 3

What type of human activity can destabilize slopes and lead to landslides?

Accepted Answer

Mining operations

Answer

Sustainable farming

Answer

Wildlife conservation

Answer

Reforestation

Question 4

Which of the following actions can contribute to increased water runoff, potentially triggering a landslide?

Accepted Answer

Constructing impermeable surfaces like asphalt

Answer

Building rain gardens

Answer

Creating green roofs

Answer

Installing permeable pavements

Question 5

Which farming practice can lead to an increased risk of landslides?

Accepted Answer

Tilling on steep slopes

Answer

Contour farming

Answer

Crop rotation

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Organic farming

Question 6

Which human activity can cause vibrations that trigger landslides?

Accepted Answer

blasting for construction

Answer

Planting trees

Answer

Removing weeds

Answer

Cultivating crops

Question 7

What type of urban development can exacerbate the risk of landslides?

Accepted Answer

Building on unstable slopes

Answer

Creating parks and green spaces

Answer

Installing proper drainage systems

Answer

Developing low-rise residential areas

Question 8

Which of the following activities can lead to the destabilization of soil, increasing the risk of landslides?

Accepted Answer

Overgrazing by livestock

Answer

Implementing crop rotation

Answer

Maintaining healthy vegetation cover

Answer

Using sustainable grazing methods

Question 9

Which construction practice is likely to increase the chances of a landslide occurring?

Accepted Answer

Clearing away vegetation for new developments

Answer

Using terrace farming techniques

Answer

Building on already developed land

Answer

Installing soil retention nets

Question 10

Which of the following activities can lead to increased soil saturation, contributing to landslides?

Accepted Answer

Improper drainage system installation

Answer

Constructing stormwater basins

Answer

Implementing floodplain management

Answer

Using rainwater harvesting techniques

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