Addition of water to soil on slopes may
A. destabilize the slope by reducing frictional resistance to sliding.
B. stabilize the soil by increasing pore pressure.
C. stabilize the soil by freezing and thawing.
D. destabilize the slope by decreasing the slope angle.
Answer: A
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