In a semi-arid region, vegetation was removed from slopes that had historically absorbed occasional rainfall through grass and shrub systems. Several months later, storms resulted in rapid landscape change. Which process most likely contributed to the change?

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Intermittent wetting and drying cycles caused surface breakdown, making it easier for soil to erode.

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In a semi-arid region, vegetation was removed from slopes that had historically absorbed occasional rainfall through grass and shrub systems. Several months later, storms resulted in rapid landscape change. Which process most likely contributed to the change?

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