Moisture among sediment grains ____________.
A) always increases the likelihood of mass wasting
B) always decreases the likelihood of mass wasting
C) can promote stability if present in small amounts, but promotes mass wasting if sediment is saturated
D) can promote stability if the grains are saturated, but the presence of a small amount has little effect on the likelihood of mass wasting
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