How does water contribute to mass wasting?
A)The addition of water increases the angle of repose.
B)Water adds weight which helps stabilize the slope.
C)Water adds weight and reduces friction.
D)The removal of water will increase cohesiveness.
E)The addition of water increases to the shear strength.
C
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