Which outcome occurs when increased chemical weathering decreases soil cohesion?

💡 Explanation

Increased chemical weathering breaks down soil structure, reducing its shear strength via soil cohesion loss. Mass wasting risk increases in these conditions because gravity exceeds the resisting forces, therefore slope failure is more likely, rather than greater stability.

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