Multiple Choice
A common triggering mechanism for mass wasting is:
A) vibrations due to earthquakes.
B) a sudden influx of excessive water.
C) erosion of the slope base.
D) vibrations due to earthquake and a sudden influx of excessive water.
E) vibrations due to earthquakes, a sudden influx of excessive water, and erosion of the slope base.
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