If a Slope in Unconsolidated Material Is Unstable Due to High

question 34

Multiple Choice

If a slope in unconsolidated material is unstable due to high water content,

• A) It may be dewatered by installation of drainage pipes.
• B) It may best be stabilized by covering the slope with impermeable material.
• C) It may be stabilized by steepening the slope angle.
• D) Nothing can be done to modify the hazard.

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