Why are landslides more common on steep slopes?
A) Slope angle determines the relative magnitude of driving forces.
B) Water flows much faster on steep slopes.
C) The steeper the slope, the less vegetation plays a role in anchoring the slope.
D) Steeper slopes typically are underlain by weaker Earth materials.
A
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