In the cut-and-fill method, ____.
A)benches are cut into a hillside
B)material is removed from the up a slope and placed at the base
C)retaining walls are constructed and anchored into bedrock
D)rock bolts are fastened to stable bedrock
E)material is removed from the base of a slope

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In the cut-and-fill method, material is excavated from the up slope and placed or filled at the base to create a level platform. Benches may also be cut into a hillside to create multiple levels for construction or stability. However, retaining walls and rock bolts are usually used in combination with the cut-and-fill method to stabilize slopes and prevent landslides. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

In the Cut-And-Fill Method, ____