Rockslides tend to be more common ________.
A)as soon as hot weather comes and rock surfaces dry out so they can slip freely
B)during the spring thaw when heavy rains and melting snow are prevalent
C)in the winter because ice is so slippery and prone to pressure induced melting
D)where rock layers are horizontal or gently inclined and more easily made to slip

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Rockslides are more common during the spring thaw when heavy rains and melting snow are prevalent. This is because the water can saturate the rocks, making them more prone to slipping and sliding.

Rockslides Tend to Be More Common ________