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9.117 Mass Wasting and Landslides Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.117 Mass Wasting and Landslides. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Mass Wasting and Landslides: MCQ focus: predict landslide risk using slope, gravity, water saturation, vegetation, rock type, and land-use factors. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS3-1 - NGSS-aligned Mass Wasting and Landslides: NGSS: HS-ESS2-1; HS-ESS3-1; NRC/DCI: ESS2.A; ESS3.B; SEP/CCC: Cause and effect / Stability and change; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.6; TX Earth Systems 112.49.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Use the integrated scenario map to prioritize the first field inspection after an intense storm.

AInspection Point 4, below the burned steep slope with new cracks, seeps, and homes in the runout path

BInspection Point 2, unburned gentle forest with no cracks

CInspection Point 1, flat green park with no slope above it

DInspection Point 3, dry bedrock ridge draining away from homes

Solution & Explanation:Point 4 combines multiple warning signs and high exposure: burned cover, steep terrain, water seepage, cracks, and homes in the potential runout path.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A post-storm report shows many failures where roads crossed steep slopes and few failures on similar uncut forested slopes. What is the best supported planning recommendation?

AAvoid or carefully engineer road cuts on steep slopes, especially with drainage controls and vegetation protection.

BIgnore drainage because roads cannot change water pathways.

CRemove forest cover because uncut forested slopes had fewer failures.

DBuild more road cuts because failures show slopes have released all stress.

Solution & Explanation:The pattern suggests road cuts and drainage changes can increase susceptibility on steep slopes, so future planning should reduce those impacts.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

An old landslide deposit is now covered by grass and appears smooth. Which investigation would best determine whether it could reactivate?

AMap the deposit, measure groundwater, and test shear strength along possible failure surfaces.

BMeasure only the paint color of nearby houses

CAssume smooth grass proves permanent stability

DCount the number of sunny days in another county

Solution & Explanation:Reactivation depends on subsurface geometry, water pressure, and material strength, not just surface appearance.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS3-1 (NGSS: HS-ESS2-1; HS-ESS3-1; NRC/DCI: ESS2.A; ESS3.B; SEP/CCC: Cause and effect / Stability and change; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.6; TX Earth Systems 112.49.).