Addition of Water to Soil on Slopes May

question 47

Multiple Choice

Addition of water to soil on slopes may

• A) Stabilize the soil by freezing and thawing.
• B) Stabilize the soil by increasing pore pressure.
• C) Destabilize the slope by reducing frictional resistance to sliding.
• D) Destabilize the slope by decreasing the slope angle.

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Definitions:

Plant Asset

An asset used in the operations of a business that is not intended for sale to customers and is referred to as property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) in accounting.

Adjusting Journal Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update certain accounts and ensure they accurately reflect the financial status of the business.

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the regular depreciation rate, reducing the value of an asset more quickly in its earlier years.

Salvage Value

The projected remaining worth of an asset upon the conclusion of its operational lifespan, frequently accounted for in determining depreciation.