You are a geologist trying to determine if the slope your client's house sits on is stable.You determine that the angle of repose of the hillside is 35°.Which of the following situations would be considered stable?

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Dry gravel offers the best stability on slopes. A slope composed of saturated sand (A) and damp sand (C) are more likely to experience landslides and instability. Dry sand (B) is also unstable, especially when it is at a steep angle such as 35°. Therefore, the slope composed of dry gravel (D) is the most stable of the given options.

You Are a Geologist Trying to Determine If the Slope