Would Adding Mass to the Top of a Slope in the Form

question 14

Multiple Choice

Would adding mass to the top of a slope in the form of houses or buildings make the mass more or less likely to slide?

• A) It would make it less likely to slide because the houses would add pressure on the slope keeping it stable.
• B) It would make it less likely to slide because the houses make the slope less steep.
• C) It would make it more likely to slide because the houses add weight to the slope making it more unstable.
• D) It would make it more likely to slide because the houses would make the slope more steep.
• E) Adding mass to the top of a slope would not make a difference in the stability of the slope.

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