Which of the following scenarios would be most susceptible to mass movements?
A) steep slope, underlain by siltstone and mudstone
B) steep slope, underlain by sandstone and conglomerate
C) shallow slope, underlain by siltstone and mudstone
D) shallow slope, underlain by sandstone and conglomerate
Answer: A
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