Some Scientists Predict That the Earth Will Lose Almost All

question 47

Multiple Choice

Some scientists predict that the Earth will lose almost all of its topsoil by the middle of the next century.What factors are involved in the erosion of soil?

• A)deforestation
• B)desertization
• C)poor farming practices
• D)All of these factors cause erosion.

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