Which natural factors routinely weaken slope materials and make them more prone to mass wasting and failure?
A)ablation, chemical weathering, and terracing of slopes
B)devegetation, oversteepening, saturation, and vibrations
C)erosion, sedimentation, and lithification
D)temperature changes and tidal variations in gravitational acceleration

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Devegetation removes the stabilizing effect of plant roots and increases the potential for slope failure. Oversteepening occurs when a slope is steepened beyond the angle of repose, leading to instability. Saturation can occur from heavy rainfall or snowmelt, reducing the strength of the slope material. Vibrations from earthquakes or human activities can also weaken the slope and make it more prone to failure.

Which Natural Factors Routinely Weaken Slope Materials and Make Them