Which of the Following Is Probably Not Important in Assessing

question 12

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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