The maximum angle at which soil,sediment,and rock will remain on a slope without moving downslope is the
A)mass movement gradient.
B)angle of repose.
C)the speed of the particles.
D)height of the slope.

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The maximum angle at which soil, sediment, and rock will remain on a slope without moving downslope is called the angle of repose. This is the steepest angle at which loose material will remain in place without sliding or falling due to gravity. It depends on factors such as grain size, shape, and cohesion. The other options (A, C, and D) are not relevant to the concept of the angle of repose.

The Maximum Angle at Which Soil,sediment,and Rock Will Remain on a Slope