In which location would you expect to have the most landslides at the END of the given sequence of events? For all areas, assume that each event (drought, wildfire and heavy rain) is identical. A) Location in the mountains that first experiences a long drought, then experiences wildfires, and then experiences heavy rain B) Location in the mountains that first experiences wildfires, then experiences heavy rain, and then experiences a long drought C) Location in the plains that first experiences a long drought, then experiences wildfires, and then experiences heavy rain D) Location in the plains that first experiences wildfires, then experiences heavy rain, and then experiences a long drought

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The location in the mountains that first experiences a long drought will have dry soil that is more prone to landslides when heavy rain finally comes. Additionally, the wildfires will have likely destroyed vegetation and roots that help hold soil in place, further increasing the likelihood of landslides.

In Which Location Would You Expect to Have the Most