How did the underlying geology contribute to the Gros Ventre Landslide of 1925?
A)Rains saturated the sandstone and clay that make up the slope.
B)Creep weakened the sandstone making up the slope.
C)Vegetation was removed from the slope.
D)The river that flowed through the valley dissolved the limestone.

Question

How did the underlying geology contribute to the Gros Ventre Landslide of 1925?
A)Rains saturated the sandstone and clay that make up the slope. 
B)Creep weakened the sandstone making up the slope. 
C)Vegetation was removed from the slope. 
D)The river that flowed through the valley dissolved the limestone.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The underlying geology of sandstone and clay contributed to the Gros Ventre Landslide of 1925 by becoming saturated with rainwater, causing instability in the slope leading to the landslide.

How Did the Underlying Geology Contribute to the Gros Ventre