Which one of the following materials has the maximum, sustainable, slope angle, as determined by the angle of repose?
A)moist, clay- rich shale layers
B)dry silt
C)moist, sandy soil with a clay- rich matrix
D)dry sand

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Dry sand has the maximum angle of repose, as it forms a stable pile at a larger slope angle compared to other materials.

Which One of the Following Materials Has the Maximum, Sustainable