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Human actions can change the rate at which soil erodes. Which of the following would most likely slow the rate of soil erosion?
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
Soil erosion can be best prevented by
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
A farmer has a steeply sloping pasture that is eroding. Which is the best option to stop the immediate erosion of the topsoil?
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
When trees are removed from an area in a tropical rainforest, the area experiences an increase in soil erosion. Which statement best explains why removing the trees can lead to soil erosion?
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
The best soil mixture for plant growth and drainage is
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
Which is considered a property of soil?
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
Living organisms have a role in weathering and erosion in the ecosystem. Which statement describes the role of bacteria and fungi?
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
Many houses are built on the sides of hills. Which of these actions would best prevent houses from sliding down hills after heavy rainfalls?
They decompose organic matter in the soil.
There will be fewer roots to hold the soil in place.
Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.
humus, clay, and sand.
Texture
adding plants to the hill
planting trees along cliffs
building terraces into the sides of a slope.
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