Which of the Following Is Not a Common Trigger for Slope

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common trigger for slope failure?

• A)Adding water to a slope
• B)Volcanic eruption
• C)Shaking during an earthquake
• D)Oversteepening of cliffs or hillslopes during road construction
• E)All of these are common triggers for slope failure.

---

Definitions:

Investment Required

Investment required refers to the total amount of capital needed to undertake a project, start a new business, or make a significant purchase.

Profitability Index

A financial tool used to measure the relative profitability of an investment, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by initial investment.

Internal Rate Of Return

A discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.

Preference Decisions

Decisions made in business or personal finance that reflect a choice or priority among various alternatives, often based on factors such as risk, return, or personal values.