In this activity, students measure the maximum slope at which grains are stable (the angle of repose). They explore how different properties of the sediment influence slope stability and lead to different slope failures (mass movements). The results are then used to examine the nature, frequency, timing, and causes of landslide events in Seattle.

Concepts

landslides

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Additional Tags

mass movements, angle of repose, ohio env.er.4.b, serc, serc: angle of repose / ohio env.er.4.b, science education resource center at carleton college

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional