Landslides Occur When

question 66

Multiple Choice

Landslides occur when

• A)a threshold is reached.
• B)the internal friction is overcome by the force of frictional resistance.
• C)resisting forces exceed driving forces.
• D)gravity overcomes the weight of the material.
• E)the weight of the rock overcomes gravity.

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