Soil creep is unimportant in arid regions since lack of water removes the primary ________.
A) lubricant
B) binder
C) catalyst
D) cement
E) reason for landslides

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Soil creep relies on the presence of water to act as a lubricant between soil particles, allowing them to shift and slowly move downhill. In arid regions, lack of water means that soil creep is not able to occur as there is no primary lubricant present.

Soil Creep Is Unimportant in Arid Regions Since Lack of Water