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What is an example of streambank erosion mentioned in the text?
What is an example of streambank erosion mentioned in the text?
- The Mississippi River
- The Nile River
- The Amazon River
- The Colorado River (correct)
How does water erosion affect the soil when too many plants and trees are cut down?
How does water erosion affect the soil when too many plants and trees are cut down?
- It enhances plant growth
- It increases the soil fertility
- It removes the topsoil rich in nutrients (correct)
- It makes the soil less prone to erosion
What negative effect can occur when water erosion moves soil into the local water supply?
What negative effect can occur when water erosion moves soil into the local water supply?
- Reduced pollution levels
- Increased agricultural productivity
- Improved water quality
- Water pollution (correct)
Why is it unhealthy for plants when their topsoil is removed due to water erosion?
Why is it unhealthy for plants when their topsoil is removed due to water erosion?
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How does cutting down too many plants and trees affect water's ability to go into the ground?
How does cutting down too many plants and trees affect water's ability to go into the ground?
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