Which of the following is probably least at risk for geologic hazards?

a) next to a river in low areas
b) near an active fault
c) on soils that gently expand when wet
d) on gentle slopes away from mountains
e) close to, but upwind of, an active volcano


Answer: d) on gentle slopes away from mountains

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