Which of the Following Is Probably NOT Important in Assessing

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably NOT important in assessing an area's potential for slope failure?

• A) comparing the geologic setting to adjacent areas that have or have not failed
• B) whether the material is loose sediment or solid bedrock
• C) recent changes in slope
• D) the orientation of layering and fractures
• E) all of these are important

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Short Run

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