If you needed to stabilize a hill slope, which method would most likely assist in destabilizing the slope and creating an environment that favors mass wasting events happening?

A. Install drain pipes and field tiles to encourage good drainage of excessive water.
B. Applying rock bolts that anchor loose materials to more solid bedrock underneath.
C. Use wire mesh fencing to stabilize loose materials and keep them from falling down the slope.
D. Building a big house on the top of a cliff so that the material is compressed by the weight of the home.
E. Plant a lot of trees and grass to lock the soil in place.


Answer: D

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