Which of the Following Scenarios Would Be Least Susceptible to Mass

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would be least susceptible to mass movements?

• A) steep slope, underlain by siltstone and mudstone
• B) steep slope, underlain by sandstone and conglomerate
• C) shallow slope, underlain by siltstone and mudstone
• D) shallow slope, underlain by sandstone and conglomerate

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Definitions:

Straightforward Manipulation

The process of altering an independent variable in a simple and clear manner to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

External Validity

The degree to which the results of an experiment may be generalized.

Strong Manipulation

The application of a significant change or intervention in an experiment, aiming to produce a noticeable effect on the dependent variable.

Internal Validity

The certainty with which results of an experiment can be attributed to the manipulation of the independent variable rather than to some other, confounding variable.