Which of the following factors is typically NOT used to classify slope failures?

A) whether the material involved is rock or is unconsolidated
B) the rate of movement
C) the climate in which the failure occurs
D) the mechanism by which material moves

Slope Failures

A general term for various types of mass wasting or landslides that occur when a slope becomes unstable and collapses.

Rate of Movement

The speed at which a certain object or substance moves through space or a medium.

Unconsolidated

Referring to sediments or materials that are loosely held together or not cemented, often allowing for the easy movement of water or air.