A landslide differs from a debris avalanche in that
A) the materials in a landslide are not saturated with water.
B) the materials in a debris avalanche are not saturated with water.
C) a land slide moves much more slowly than a debris avalanche.
D) a land slide moves much more quickly than a debris avalanche.

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A landslide involves the movement of soil or rock down a slope, but the materials are not necessarily saturated with water. In contrast, a debris avalanche is made up of loose, unconsolidated materials such as rocks, soil, and snow that are not bound together by vegetation or other structures, and are not necessarily saturated with water. Landslides are typically slower-moving than debris avalanches.

A Landslide Differs from a Debris Avalanche in That