People Who Engage in Abnormally Dangerous Activities

question 60

Multiple Choice

People who engage in abnormally dangerous activities:

• A)are liable only if they are negligent.
• B)are liable only if they intended to cause harm.
• C)are liable only if they consciously disregard the risks inherent in that activity.
• D)are liable even if they are not negligent.

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Definitions:

Rock Slide

A type of mass wasting event that involves the rapid sliding down of rock masses along slopes.

Sliding Block

A model concept in geology and physics representing the movement of a rigid block over a surface due to applied forces.

Discontinuity

A break or difference in the physical properties within the Earth's interior, often reflecting changes in composition or phase.

Rock Slide

A rapid, downslope movement of rock debris and soil under the force of gravity, often triggered by natural factors like rain or earthquakes.