1. A slump can also be called which of the following?
a. lahar
b. translational slide
c. rotational slide
d. landslide
e. both c and d
2. A volcanically-generated mudflow is known as which of the following?
a. debris flow
b. volcanic flow
c. landslide
d. volcanoslide
e. lahar
3. In alluvial fans, one would expect to find mainly which of the following types of sediments?
(a) gravel
(b) sand and silt
(c) mud and silt
(d) all of the above
4. Which of the following variables is least important in affecting the ability of streams to dislodge, pick-up, and move debris?
(a) stream velocity
(b) water chemistry (e.g., pH)
(c) sediment load
(d) turbulence
(e) streambed roughness
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding deltas?
(a) they consist of wedge-shaped sediment aprons where streams empty into larger bodies of water
(b) they typically consist of poorly-sorted sediments
(c) they often contain graded beds
(d) both a and b
(e) both a and c
ANSWERS:
1 c
2 e
3 d
4 b
5 e