What Happens When River Slopes Are Uplifted Beyond Their Maximum

question 19

Multiple Choice

What happens when river slopes are uplifted beyond their maximum stable slope?

• A) They are usually returned to the maximum stable slope by landslides.
• B) They are usually returned to the maximum stable angle by erosion.
• C) They usually remain at the uplifted angle but are more unstable when earthquakes occur.
• D) The river water fills the deeper crevice and maintains that depth.

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