Which of the Following Factors Does NOT Control the Stability

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does NOT control the stability of a slope?

• A) the angle of repose for intact bedrock
• B) whether the slope is rock or soil
• C) the amount of water in the soil
• D) the orientation of fractures, cleavage, and bedding

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with production volume, remaining constant regardless of business activity level.

Relevant Range

The span of activity or volume in which the assumptions about fixed and variable cost behavior remain valid.

Variable Cost

A cost that changes in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all constant expenses that a company incurs, regardless of the manufacturing or sales volume.