Which of the Following Situations May Lead to Slope Failure

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations may lead to slope failure?

• A)the addition of a small amount of water to a slope
• B)installing a chain-link fence over a slope
• C)undercutting a slope by a bulldozer
• D)regrading a steep slope to create a gentler slope

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Definitions:

Groupthink

Within a team, the psychological inclination towards agreement or uniformity fosters a scenario where irrational or suboptimal decisions are made.

Group Development

The process through which a group evolves over time, typically moving through stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

Roles

The functions or parts played by individuals in a particular social or working situation.

Norms

Social rules or standards that govern the behavior of members within a group or society, often unwritten and learned through social interaction.