Mass wasting occurs when ____
A)shear strength exceeds gravitational force
B)gravitational force exceeds shear strength
C)gravitational force exceeds the angle of repose
D)the slope is in equilibrium
E)topography is undulating

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Mass wasting occurs when the gravitational force exceeds the shear strength of the slope material, causing it to slide or flow downhill. The angle of repose may play a role in determining the slope's stability, but it is not the direct cause of mass wasting. The idea of a slope being in equilibrium or the topography being undulating are not relevant to the concept of mass wasting.

Mass Wasting Occurs When ____