The Stability of a Hillslope Is Improved by __________________

question 31

Multiple Choice

The stability of a hillslope is improved by __________________.

• A) increasing pore water pressure
• B) decreasing the weight of hillslope materials
• C) steepening the slope
• D) removing support from the base
• E) dissolving the cement between soil or rock grains

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Definitions:

Outside Supplier

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Variable Costs

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Transfer Price

The charge for products and services transferred between branches of the same company.

Idle Capacity

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