Conflicting forces work to establish an optimum incline on a slope. When any of these conditions are disturbed or altered, the materials on the slope reach a
A) condition of static equilibrium.
B) condition of metastable equilibrium at the time of disturbance.
C) geomorphic cycle.
D) geomorphic threshold, or change point.

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When conditions on a slope are disturbed, the materials reach a geomorphic threshold, which is a point where change occurs, leading to potential slope failure or alteration.

Conflicting Forces Work to Establish an Optimum Incline on a Slope