Which of the following terms refers to using wooden structures or mechanical or hydraulic systems to support the sides of an excavation?
a. benching.
b. shielding. c.)shoring.
d. sloping

the answer for this question is 100% shoring which is C

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.

answer; utilitarian;