Multiple Choice
Why does the removal of material at the base of a slope decrease its stability?
A) Removing material decreases the surface tension between grains.
B) The force of gravity decreases,and the slope will fail.
C) The slope now has a much lower angle of repose.
D) The slope now exceeds the angle of repose of the material.
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