Vegetation Hinders Mass Movement By

question 35

Multiple Choice

Vegetation hinders mass movement by:

• A) halting the downslope flow of heavy rainfall.
• B) decreasing the weight on the slope.
• C) preventing slope steepening by natural or human causes.
• D) binding and stabilizing the soil.

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