A slope material's strength and cohesion, the amount of internal friction between grains, and any external support of the slope define that slope's ____.
A)mass wasting
B)angle of repose
C)dynamic equilibrium
D)shear strength
E)cohesive strength

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Shear strength is the ability of a slope material to resist the downslope movement due to the forces acting on it. The other options are not directly related to the slope material's characteristics. Mass wasting refers to the movement of soil and rock downhill, while angle of repose is the maximum angle at which a slope becomes stable. Dynamic equilibrium refers to a state where the forces acting on a slope are balanced, and there is no net movement. Cohesive strength refers to the attraction between particles in the same material.

A Slope Material's Strength and Cohesion, the Amount of Internal