The most common triggering mechanism for mass wasting is:
a. vibrations due to earthquakes.
b. a sudden influx of excessive water.
c. erosion of the slope base.
d. vibrations due to earthquake and a sudden influx of excessive water.
e. vibrations due to earthquakes, a sudden influx of excessive water, and erosion of the slope
base.
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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