After a disturbance event, such as a fire, a slope will likely become __________.
A)unchanged
B)more stable
C)less stable
D)steeper

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After a disturbance event such as a fire, the vegetation that holds the soil in place is often destroyed, making the slope less stable. The loss of vegetation also increases the likelihood of erosion, which further destabilizes the slope. Thus, the slope will become less stable.

After a Disturbance Event, Such as a Fire, a Slope