Why should not we construct houses at foothill – InterviewSolution

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1.	Why should not we construct houses at foothill
Answer» We should not construct houses at foothill areas because it has rapid downward movement of rocks and soil and vegetation down the slope under the influence of gravity which leads to landslides.

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