Which factor is most likely to increase the risk for mass wasting?
A)cutting down trees
B)a loud noise
C)rocks that dip in a horizontal direction
D)rocks that dip in the opposite direction of the slope
E)an increase of shear strength

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Cutting down trees can destabilize the slope by removing vegetation that holds the soil in place, leading to an increase in the risk for mass wasting. Loud noises, rock dip direction, and shear strength may have some influence on the stability of the slope, but they are not as significant as the removal of vegetation.

Which Factor Is Most Likely to Increase the Risk for Mass