Central Wisconsin and south-central Minnesota both have regions with the potential for landslides.However, neither of these locations is located in mountainous areas.Why might landslides occur in these specific regions?
A)Agriculture has destabilized the landscape
B)Permafrost in the region is thawing
C)These locations have steep bluffs along rivers
D)The landscape has experienced tectonic uplift

Question

Central Wisconsin and south-central Minnesota both have regions with the potential for landslides.However, neither of these locations is located in mountainous areas.Why might landslides occur in these specific regions?
A)Agriculture has destabilized the landscape 
B)Permafrost in the region is thawing 
C)These locations have steep bluffs along rivers 
D)The landscape has experienced tectonic uplift

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

These locations have steep bluffs along rivers, which can be susceptible to landslides due to erosion and instability of the soil or rock.

Central Wisconsin and South-Central Minnesota Both Have Regions with the Potential