Rockslides Tend to Be More Common ________

question 34

Multiple Choice

Rockslides tend to be more common ________.

• A)as soon as hot weather comes and rock surfaces dry out so they can slip freely
• B)during the spring thaw when heavy rains and melting snow are prevalent
• C)in the winter because ice is so slippery and prone to pressure induced melting
• D)where rock layers are horizontal or gently inclined and more easily made to slip

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Definitions:

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