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) in the winter because ice is so slippery and prone to pressure induced melting
C) where rock layers are horizontal or gently inclined and more easily made to slip
D) during the spring thaw when heavy rains and melting snow are prevalent
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