Which of the following is not true about snow/heavy rain and mass movements?
A) Melting snow adds lubricating moisture to the soil.
B) Snow and rain both add weight to the soil.
C) A lot of rain completely saturates the ground and decreases cohesion between particles.
D) A lot of rain completely saturates the ground and increases cohesion between particles.
Answer: D
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