Which of the Following Factors Decreases the Risk of Mass

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors decreases the risk of mass movement?

• A) nearby earthquakes
• B) excavation into the base of a hill
• C) adding weight to the top of a hill
• D) adding vegetation to the side of a hill

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