Mudflows are ___ likely to occur in areas not protected by vegetation.
A) more
B) less
C) just as
D) Mudflow occurrence is not related to average rainfall or vegetative cover.

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Mudflows are more likely to occur in areas not protected by vegetation because vegetation helps to hold soil in place and absorb water, reducing the likelihood of saturation and erosion that can trigger a mudflow.

Mudflows Are ___ Likely to Occur in Areas Not Protected