The Flow of Water from a Spring on a Hillside

question 60

Multiple Choice

The flow of water from a spring on a hillside increases.Why does this make the hillside less stable?

• A) The increased spring flow will precipitate-out more minerals and make the slope heavier.
• B) The increased spring flow will cool the hillside and discourage plant growth that normally stabilizes a hillside.
• C) The increased spring flow will saturate more of the hillside and thereby increase its instability.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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