Which of the Following Is a Common Triggering Mechanism That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common triggering mechanism that causes slopes to fail suddenly?

• A) all of the answers listed here
• B) earthquakes
• C) over-steepening a slope
• D) heavy rainfall events
• E) wildfires

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Definitions:

Baby Nap

A short period of sleep taken by infants or very young children during the day to help meet their need for more sleep than adults.

CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, a treatment method for sleep apnea that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open.

Trazodone

A medication primarily used to treat depression, also having applications in treating anxiety, insomnia and controlling certain types of chronic pain.

Urinate

The process of expelling urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.