A Fragile Balance Between Driving and Resisting Forces Can Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

A fragile balance between driving and resisting forces can be upset by all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) increase in slope angle by cutting the slope.
• B) decrease the slope stability by shaking in an earthquake.
• C) decrease in slope angle by grading the slope.
• D) increase the weight on the slope by heavy rainfall.

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