How does road construction associated with timber harvesting contribute to landslide hazards?
A) The roads add weight to the hillslope.
B) The roads loosen the soil, making shallow soil slips more likely.
C) Road construction removes large numbers of trees.
D) The roads alter the movement of surface water and groundwater.
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