Which of the Following Is Probably NOT Important in Assessing

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably NOT important in assessing an area's potential for slope failure?

• A) comparing the geologic setting to adjacent areas that have or have not failed
• B) whether the material is loose sediment or solid bedrock
• C) recent changes in slope
• D) the orientation of layering and fractures
• E) all of these are important

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Definitions:

Residual Volume

Volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximum expiratory effort.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration, reflecting the capacity for additional air intake beyond the typical tidal volume.

Respiratory Membrane

A thin boundary comprising the alveolar and capillary walls where gas exchange between air and blood takes place in the lungs.

Diffusion

The movement of molecules or particles from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration.