Reducing the risk of a landslide on an unstable, steep slope can be accomplished by all of the following except

A. placement of additional supporting material at the base of the slope.
B. reduction of slope load by the removal of material high on the slope.
C. increasing the moisture content of the slope material.
D. reduction of slope angle.


Answer: C

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