Planar slides typically occur along bedding planes, foliation, or joint planes oriented ________ to the slope

A) perpendicular
B) parallel
C) normal
D) adjacent


Answer: B

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A. 35° B. 60° C. 85° D. 40°

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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