Problem: Select the correct statement(s) about water as a factor in mass wasting. Need Assignment Help? Group of answer choices When soil is saturated with water, it loses shear strength nd is more likely to flow downslope because of increased pore pressure. A small amount of water can actually prevent downslope movement because of the surface tension created by a film of water on the grains of soil. heavy rain or melting snow can increase the likelihood of mass wasting. Water is not a significant factor in mass wasting.