In this section, the Learning Outcomes we will look at are: 1.3, 2.8 Learning Checklist:
I can describe the factors that influence mass movement (slope, vegetation, water, human activity).
I can explain what soil creep is and how it occurs.
I can explain how mudflows occur, using an example that I have studied.
I can explain what a landslide is and how it occurs using an example.
I can explain how a bog burst occurs using an example.
I can interpret information from aerial images and photographs showing physical features on the landscape. I can draw sketches to highlight important physical features on the landscape.
Factors Influencing Mass Movement
1. (i) Take a look at the images below showing the four main types of mass movement. Place the correct name for each type of mass movement below the relevant picture. One has been completed for you.
Bog burst Soil creep
Landslide Mudflow
GeoSkill
When presented with aerial images or photos, look at each image and try to identify any features or processes that are familiar to you. If you are provided with a list of possible answers, select the one that makes most sense based on the evidence that you can see.