How does moss prevent landslides?

Description : Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to: [CPO SI 2003] (a) cyclones (b) earthquakes (c) landslides (d) tornadoes

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Contour ploughing helps in – (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides

Description : Contour ploughing helps in – (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides

Last Answer : (3) soil conservation Explanation: Contour ploughing is the farming practice of ploughing across a slope following its elevation contour lines. The rows form slow water run-off during rainstorms to prevent soil erosion and allow the water time to settle into the soil.

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to – (1) Cyclones (2) Earthquakes (3) Landslides (4) Tornadoes

Description : Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to – (1) Cyclones (2) Earthquakes (3) Landslides (4) Tornadoes

Last Answer : (1) Cyclones Explanation: During summer, the Bay of Bengal is subject to intense heating, giving rise to humid and unstable air masses that produce cyclones. Widespread death and property destruction are ... Bay of Bengal, over 58 percent approach and cross the east coast in October and November.

The term 'epicentre' is associated with (1) Earthquakes (2) Volcanoes (3) Cyclones (4) Landslides

Description : The term 'epicentre' is associated with (1) Earthquakes (2) Volcanoes (3) Cyclones (4) Landslides

Last Answer : (1) Earthquakes Explanation: Epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or underground explosion originates. Epicentral distance is used in calculating seismic magnitudes developed by Richter and Gutenberg.

Landslides occur because ofA) Rainfall B) Steep slope C) Deforestation D) All of the above.

Description : Landslides occur because of A) Rainfall B) Steep slope C) Deforestation D) All of the above.

Last Answer : D) All of the above.

Tsunamis are waves generated by? a. Earthquakes b. Volcanic eruptions c. Underwater landslides d. All of the above

Description : Tsunamis are waves generated by? a. Earthquakes b. Volcanic eruptions c. Underwater landslides d. All of the above

Last Answer : d. All of the above

Tsunamis are waves generated by? a. Earthquakes b. Volcanic eruptions c. Underwater landslides d. All the above

Description : Tsunamis are waves generated by? a. Earthquakes b. Volcanic eruptions c. Underwater landslides d. All the above

Last Answer : d. All the above

The ground movements caused by earthquakes can have a damaging effects such as? a. Ground shaking b. Landslides c. Surface ruptures d. All the above

Description : The ground movements caused by earthquakes can have a damaging effects such as? a. Ground shaking b. Landslides c. Surface ruptures d. All the above

Last Answer : d. All the above

Landslides occur because of? a. Intensity of rainfall b. Steep slopes c. Deforestation leading it soil erosion d. All the above

Description : Landslides occur because of? a. Intensity of rainfall b. Steep slopes c. Deforestation leading it soil erosion d. All the above

Last Answer : d. All the above

Volcanic eruption are closely associated with a. Mountain building and fracturing b. Deforestation c. Landslides d. Heat budget

Description : Volcanic eruption are closely associated with a. Mountain building and fracturing b. Deforestation c. Landslides d. Heat budget

Last Answer : c. Landslides

Earthquake and landslides:

Description : Earthquake and landslides:

Last Answer : Over-utilization of ground water leads to decrease in water level, which cause earthquake, landslides and famine.

. Flood and Landslides:

Description : . Flood and Landslides:

Last Answer : Frequent floods, landslides in hilly areas and wind speed are heavy

Discuss the types and causes of landslides with neat sketch.

Description : Discuss the types and causes of landslides with neat sketch.

Last Answer : Types of landslides: (1) Fall: It includes free fall and rolling of rocks and debris down the hill slope. (2) Slide: It is the movement of slope forming materials along one or several ... to seepage pressure of percolating ground water. 10) Due to failure of retaining wall or breast wall.

State any four preventive measures of landslides in hilly roads

Description : State any four preventive measures of landslides in hilly roads

Last Answer : a) By providing proper and effective drainage system to intercept and divert seeping water b) By constructing buttress at toe and providing retaining structures c) By providing slopes and their treatment to ... g) By providing nets. h) Chemical treatment. i) Growth of vegetation on the slopes.

State any two causes of landslides

Description : State any two causes of landslides

Last Answer : Causes of Landslides: a) Increase in the water content of the soil b) Improper drainage system c) Increase in the weight due to accumulation of snow and external loads due to traffic d) ... h) Due to seepage pressure of percolating ground water i) Due to failure of breast wall

Explain preventive measures that can be taken to avoid landslides in hilly area.

Description : Explain preventive measures that can be taken to avoid landslides in hilly area.

Last Answer : The preventive measures that can be taken to avoid landslide in hilly area: The land slide can not be prevented due to earthquakes, but land slides due to other causes can be prevented by taking ... improve the stability of hill slopes. This is done by turfing, stone pitching, cement grouting etc.

State two causes of Landslides.

Description : State two causes of Landslides.

Last Answer : 1) Due to seepage pressure of percolating ground water. 2) Due to increase load of traffic. 3) Undermining caused by erosion. 4) Due to earthquakes. 5) Due to vibration, faults are formed in bedding plans of the strata. Due to failure of a retaining wall or breast wall

Deforestation during the recent decades has led to: (A) Soil erosion (B) Landslides (C) Loss of bio-diversity (D) All the above

Description : Deforestation during the recent decades has led to: (A) Soil erosion (B) Landslides (C) Loss of bio-diversity (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

Which of the natural hazards have big effect on Indian people each year? (A) Cyclones (B) Floods (C) Earthquakes (D) Landslides

Description : Which of the natural hazards have big effect on Indian people each year? (A) Cyclones (B) Floods (C) Earthquakes (D) Landslides

Last Answer : (B) Floods

Tsunami occurs due to: (A) Mild earthquakes and landslides in the oceans (B) Strong earthquakes and landslides in the oceans (C) Strong earthquakes and landslides in mountains (D) Strong earthquakes and landslides in deserts

Description : Tsunami occurs due to: (A) Mild earthquakes and landslides in the oceans (B) Strong earthquakes and landslides in the oceans (C) Strong earthquakes and landslides in mountains (D) Strong earthquakes and landslides in deserts

Last Answer : (B) Strong earthquakes and landslides in the oceans

Water is always involved with landslides. This is because it: (A) reduces the shear strength of rocks (B) increases the weight of the overburden (C) enhances chemical weathering (D) is a universal solvent

Description : Water is always involved with landslides. This is because it: (A) reduces the shear strength of rocks (B) increases the weight of the overburden (C) enhances chemical weathering (D) is a universal solvent

Last Answer : Answer: B A landslide is a geological phenomenon that includes a wide range of ground movements. Rockfalls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows were common. Landslides can occur in ... , which destabilize the already fragile slopes. 7) vibrations from machinery or traffic. 8) blasting

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to (1) Cyclones (2) Earthquakes (3) Landslides (4) Tornadoes

Description : Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to (1) Cyclones (2) Earthquakes (3) Landslides (4) Tornadoes

Last Answer : Cyclones

Contour ploughing helps in (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE)

Description : Contour ploughing helps in (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE)

Last Answer : soil conservation

Is a lawn of moss, rather than grass, actually feasible?

Description : Is a lawn of moss, rather than grass, actually feasible?

Last Answer : Not in 95* F to 105* F North Carolina summers. Pacific Northwest maybe a much better place for mosses instead of lawns.

How do you save a life with Spanish Moss?

Description : How do you save a life with Spanish Moss?

Last Answer : Weave it into a net put it under people practicing their high wire act

How do you kill someone using Spanish Moss? (Details.)

Description : How do you kill someone using Spanish Moss? (Details.)

Last Answer : Moss. You know, the grey stuff that hangs in Oak trees?....

What is slick way to kill moss?

Description : What is slick way to kill moss?

Last Answer : Salt would work. Just try it in a small area at first to make sure it doesn’t interact with your pavers.

What's the best way to get moss off of asphalt shingle roof?

Description : What's the best way to get moss off of asphalt shingle roof?

Last Answer : We had to deal with this a few years ago. We went with a pressure washer. It was a huge pain in the ass. If you do make sure you spray down. Start at the top. But we banged out 2000 square feet in a day. It goes really fast.

what do you use to kill spanish moss in trees

Description : what do you use to kill spanish moss in trees

Last Answer : Although Spanish moss is most of the time not harmful to the tree, if it gets excessive it can become a problem as it can weigh down branches and potentially causes them to bend or break. If you ... to the moss until it is quite wet. The process should be repeated several times over a few weeks.

how and when should i transplant "SILVER MOSS"?

Description : how and when should i transplant "SILVER MOSS"?

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How do I get rid of Spanish Moss?

Description : How do I get rid of Spanish Moss?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Bought moss home from the woods, how to keep it alive

Description : Bought moss home from the woods, how to keep it alive

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is it ok to put just peat moss around the trunk of a tree w/o rotting the tree?

Description : is it ok to put just peat moss around the trunk of a tree w/o rotting the tree?

Last Answer : I would take that all up and use wood chips...........leave room around the trunk for it to breathe. I would ask someone living there what kind of tree it is and then look up care of it on the computer. Watering after the sun goes down

how to transplant moss

Description : how to transplant moss

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my hemlock has a white gray moss covering the whole tree. How do I get ride of it?

Description : my hemlock has a white gray moss covering the whole tree. How do I get ride of it?

Last Answer : all evergreen trees need to be sprayed.............visit the garden store, it sounds like a fungus.

How do I kill Spanish moss from Oak trees?

Description : How do I kill Spanish moss from Oak trees?

Last Answer : Need Answer

i need shade loving ground cover to replace moss

Description : i need shade loving ground cover to replace moss

Last Answer : i have the same problen in my front yard. i have some overgrown bushes that i have cut back and then i am going to put a row of hosta in front of the bushes.and then some loriape and mulch ... . up trees through the grass and i have trouble with poison ivy growing through it. good luck!3242

how can I successfully transplant moss from my woods to the front of my house? It keeps turning brown after a few days.

Description : how can I successfully transplant moss from my woods to the front of my house? It keeps turning brown after a few days.

Last Answer : Moss liked it where it was. Did not like the move. Different sunlight....................

How do I use peat moss to improve my clay soil so that I can grow grass?

Description : How do I use peat moss to improve my clay soil so that I can grow grass?

Last Answer : Need Answer

where can I find the old fashioned blue rose moss?

Description : where can I find the old fashioned blue rose moss?

Last Answer : Need Answer

What to do about moss

Description : What to do about moss

Last Answer : Need Answer