Which of the following is a way that slopes fail?
A) large blocks fall from cliffs
B) rocks, soil, sediment, and ice slides down steep hillsides
C) pieces of loose rock accumulate on talus slopes until the angle becomes too steep
D) soil and other loose material can flow rapidly down slopes, forming debris flows
E) all of these

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All of the options listed (A through D) are ways that slopes can fail, including falling blocks, sliding materials, accumulation of loose rock leading to instability, and rapid flows of debris down slopes.

Which of the Following Is a Way That Slopes Fail