You Are a Geologist Trying to Determine If the Slope

question 39

Multiple Choice

You are a geologist trying to determine if the slope on which your client's house sits is stable.You determine that the angle of repose of the hillside is 35 degrees.Which of the following situations would be considered stable?

• A)The slope is composed of saturated sand.
• B)The slope is composed of dry sand.
• C)The slope is composed of damp sand.
• D)The slope is composed of dry gravel.

Understand the legal and economic rationales behind different forms of industry regulation and intervention.

Understand the reasons and criticisms behind the regulation of natural monopolies.

Identify the theories of regulation, including public interest and legal cartel theory.

Recognize what constitutes a natural monopoly and the industries most likely to be affected.

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