The process of mass wasting is controlled by shear force, normal force and shear strength, the land (debris) slide takes place when:
A. Shear force is greater than shear strength
B. Normal force is greater than shear force
C. Shear strength is greater than shear force
D. Normal force is greater than shear force and shear strength
Answer:A
The process of mass wasting is controlled by shear force, normal force and shear strength, the land (debris) slide takes place when:
A. Shear force is greater than shear strength B. Normal force is greater than shear force C. Shear strength is greater than shear force D. Normal force is greater than shear force and shear strength