Which Type of Trigger Would Be More Likely to Cause

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which type of trigger would be more likely to cause slope failure along a newly built roadway?

• A)liquefaction
• B)steepening the slope
• C)the addition of weight
• D)exposure of fresh rock

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