ASBOG FG Practice Test 14

10 free ASBOG FG practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.

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Engineering Geology

In the road cut shown in the figure, which slope and failure mode pose the greatest hazard?

West–east section across a highway cut
WESlope 1Slope 2roadbedding dips 35° E
Both cut slopes are inclined 60°. The cut trends north–south, parallel to bedding strike. Bedding-plane friction angle is 25°; the shale-siltstone beds are not otherwise jointed. Figure not drawn to scale.