Vegetation influences landslides in part by
A)anchoring the slope materials
B)influencing the local climate
C)aerating the soil
D)promoting deeper weathering of underlying rock

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Vegetation plays a significant role in anchoring slope materials, which helps prevent erosion and landslides. Plants help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion by establishing a network of roots that hold the soil particles in place. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other options (B, C, and D) do not play as significant a role in influencing landslides through vegetation.

Vegetation Influences Landslides in Part by