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During what season would you expect mass movements to be a greater threat?
a dry autumn after the leaves have turned
a wet spring with lots of growing vegetation
a wet spring before vegetation is growing
a dry summer with high air temperatures
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Mass movements, such as landslides or mudslides, are generally more likely to occur during periods of increased soil saturation and instability. Based on the options you provided:
- **A dry autumn after the leaves have turned** would typically have less soil saturation and more stable conditions.
- **A wet spring with lots of growing vegetation** may have some risk due to saturated soil, but the roots of the vegetation can help stabilize the soil.
- **A wet spring before vegetation is growing** would likely present the greatest threat. The ground is often saturated from melting snow or rains, and without vegetation to help anchor the soil, it can be more susceptible to mass movements.
- **A dry summer with high air temperatures** usually leads to drier ground, decreasing the risk of mass movements.
Thus, the best answer is **"a wet spring before vegetation is growing,"** as this scenario presents the highest risk for mass movements due to saturated soil lacking the stabilizing effects of plant roots.
- **A dry autumn after the leaves have turned** would typically have less soil saturation and more stable conditions.
- **A wet spring with lots of growing vegetation** may have some risk due to saturated soil, but the roots of the vegetation can help stabilize the soil.
- **A wet spring before vegetation is growing** would likely present the greatest threat. The ground is often saturated from melting snow or rains, and without vegetation to help anchor the soil, it can be more susceptible to mass movements.
- **A dry summer with high air temperatures** usually leads to drier ground, decreasing the risk of mass movements.
Thus, the best answer is **"a wet spring before vegetation is growing,"** as this scenario presents the highest risk for mass movements due to saturated soil lacking the stabilizing effects of plant roots.
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