Asked by
Rupert Adrian
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
Which of the following factors favors movement of a rock slide?
A) layers that are inclined opposite to the slope of the hill
B) solid rock with few preexisting joints or faults
C) a massive rock with no bedding or other through-going discontinuities
D) a valley or other open space downslope from the rock slide
Rock Slide
A rock slide is a type of landslide involving the movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often triggered by factors like water saturation, erosion, or seismic activity.
Preexisting Joints
Natural fractures or separations in rock that were present before any other types of deformation.
Open Space
Areas of land that are either naturally occurring or designated for recreational use, conservation, or urban planning, often lacking significant built structures.
- Determine the elements influencing slope instability.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the elements influencing slope instability.