Which of the Following Situations Would Be the Most Susceptible

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would be the most susceptible to slope failure?

• A) a large mansion built on top of a gentle sloping hill covered with vegetation
• B) a hotel built on a flat surface with a large river flowing next to the hotel
• C) a large resort built on top of a cliff directly above the ocean
• D) a small house built on top of a steep slope in a desert region

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