Multiple Choice
Mass wasting occurs when ____
A) shear strength exceeds gravitational force
B) gravitational force exceeds shear strength
C) gravitational force exceeds the angle of repose
D) the slope is in equilibrium
E) topography is undulating
Correct Answer:
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