Which of the following situations would be the most susceptible to slope failure?
A) a large mansion built on top of a gently sloping hill covered with vegetation
B) a hotel built on a flat surface with a large river flowing next to the hotel
C) a large resort built on top of a cliff directly above the ocean
D) a small house built on top of a steep slope in a desert region
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