Which of the following locations is not likely to have mass wasting events?

Question

a. places with a lot of active construction work

b. places with very warm, dry climates

c.places where earthquakes are common

d.places where it rains heavily

e.places with slopes of unconsolidated sediment

Answer 1

Hi!

The correct answer is b. places with very warm, dry climates

Why?

a. Active construction work – Can destabilize slopes → likely.

c. Earthquake-prone areas – Shaking can trigger landslides → likely.

d. Heavy rainfall areas – Water reduces friction and adds weight to slopes → likely.

e. Slopes of unconsolidated sediment – Loose material is more prone to movement → likely.

b. Warm, dry climates – Generally more stable due to lack of water and vegetation change → ****less likely**.