Vegetation Is a Significant Factor in Slope Stability Because

question 52

Multiple Choice

Vegetation is a significant factor in slope stability because

• A) it provides a protective cover that reduces the impact of falling rain.
• B) plant roots reduce cohesion to slope materials.
• C) it adds weight to a slope which can decrease the likelihood that the slope will fail.
• D) plant roots accelerate surface erosion.
• E) plant roots decrease the resistance of a slope to landsliding.

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