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A counter berm is

a horizontal benching provided on the inside slope
a horizontal benching provided on the outside slope
a vertical benching provided on the outer edge of the bank
a vertical benching provided on the inner edge of the bank.

Correct Answer: a horizontal benching provided on the outside slope

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