Which of the following is an example of ways in which global climate change may specifically hasten mass movement?
A) Declining forests from disease and drought will increase slope instability and mass movement events.
B) The breakdown of rock grains in the increased presence of water will lead to more spheroidal weathering.
C) Higher rates of evapotranspiration, especially in semi-arid and arid regions will lead to more salt crystal growth.
D) Additional carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will lead to more carbonation from acid rain.
E) Severe drought in many areas will increase the likelihood of debris flows.
A
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