Landslide!

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1. Which of the following is not a sign of a possible landslide? two full moons two nights in a row trees or walls shifting door/window jams for the first time paved driveways or parking lots slowly beginning to crack

2. There are many ways to help prevent damage to your home and family from a landslide. First, you must establish how much risk your home is at. Which of these is a big sign of danger? large winds colder weather higher traffic rate in your area extreme erosion

3. Another step in being prepared for a landslide is the same as with the danger of fire; making an evacuation plan. When is it best to make this evacuation plan? while your house is slipping down a hill as soon as possible, if not done already whenever you have time; the chances of a landslide are very slim I don't need an evacuation plan

4. Heavy rainfall can be an indicator of a landslide to come, and you should stay alert during these times. True False

5. Which of the following is the correct thing to do before leaving your house while evacuating your home because of a landslide? panic and scream, causing chaos and disorder turn off all electrical items and the main switch run extremely fast get distracted by television or radio

6. Should you return to your home if local officials haven't deemed it safe to return? Yes No

7. After the danger has passed, make sure to check your local radio or weather station for updates on the landslide. Which of the following do you NOT have do after returning home? check foundation and chimney for damage keep all electronics turned off for a month stabilize land as soon as possible replant ruined land

8. If you are in a high risk area, educate yourself about landslides. Do you know approximately how much Americans spent on landslide damage in 2001? 2.3 million dollars 1 billion dollars 14 million dollars 3.5 billion dollars

9. How many humans per year in the United States are killed by landslides? 10-20 12-16 25-50 90-100

10. In the U.S., where do the most landslides occur? the south- Texas, Georgia, Mississippi the west- California, Oregon, Washington the east- New Jersey, Maine, New York the north- Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois