Adding earth material to the lower part of a slope which has the potential for a landslide would
A) increase the resisting force.
B) decrease the resisting force.
C) increase the driving force.
D) decrease the driving force.

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Adding earth material to the lower part of a slope increases the resisting force by adding mass and support to the slope, which helps to stabilize it and counteract the forces that are pushing the slope material downward.

Adding Earth Material to the Lower Part of a Slope