Mass wasting is most likely to occur on slopes with ____.
A)sandstone
B)limestone
C)clay-rich layers
D)gneiss
E)granite

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Clay-rich layers are more likely to become unstable and flow downhill due to their low strength and high water-holding capacity. Sandstone and limestone are relatively strong and resistant to weathering, while gneiss and granite are coarse-grained and do not retain water well, making mass wasting less likely.

Mass Wasting Is Most Likely to Occur on Slopes with ____