Which of the following is probably least at risk for geologic hazards?
A) next to a river in low areas
B) near an active fault
C) on soils that gently expand when wet
D) on gentle slopes away from mountains
E) close to, but upwind of, an active volcano

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Locations on gentle slopes away from mountains are typically less exposed to geologic hazards such as flooding, landslides, earthquakes, soil expansion, and volcanic eruptions compared to the other options listed.

Which of the Following Is Probably Least at Risk for Geologic