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ap345

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The equilibrium of a slope is likely to be disturbed if the ____.
   a. slope angle steepens or the load is either increased or decreased
   b. slope angle is steepened or shallowed and the load is decreased
   c. angle of repose is decreased
   d. slope angle steepens or the load is increased
   e. cohesion of grains is increased

Question 2

The danger of quick clay is enhanced when the ____.
   a. clay plates form triangular or tetrahedral structures
   b. clay layer is frozen
   c. clay grains align with slope angle
   d. clay grains compact to take up less space
   e. clay absorbs moisture


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


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