Which of the Following Factors Does NOT Control the Stability

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does NOT control the stability of a slope?

• A) the angle of repose for intact bedrock
• B) whether the slope is rock or soil
• C) the amount of water in the soil
• D) the orientation of fractures, cleavage, and bedding

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