Which of the Following Factors DECREASES the Risk of Mass

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors DECREASES the risk of mass movement?

• A) nearby earthquakes
• B) excavation into the base of a hill
• C) adding weight to the top of a hill
• D) adding vegetation to the side of a hill

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Definitions:

Positive Ions

Atoms or molecules that have lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

Neural Impulse

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Cell Body

The central part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and integrates signals received by the dendrites.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released, allowing signals to pass from one neuron to another.