A Stream Is Cutting into a Valley Wall

question 80

Multiple Choice

A stream is cutting into a valley wall.Which of the following is the most likely trigger for a mass wasting event?

• A)The stream will saturate the slope and generate a mudflow.
• B)The stream erodes the toe of the slope, which results in the slope becoming oversteepened.
• C)Upslope trees will be removed, reducing slope strength.
• D)The stream will deposit extra sediment on the slope, increasing the weight on the slope.

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