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How can vegetation affect the likelihood of mass wasting? What will be an ideal response?

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How does weathering promote mass wasting? What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Vegetation can absorb water, and roots may help bind soil and bedrock; both effects decrease the
likelihood of mass wasting.



Answer to Question 2

Weathering weakens the rocks, reducing their strength.




LCritchfi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
:D TYSM


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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