Which of the Following Is False Regarding Soil Erosion

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding soil erosion?

• A) It takes 5 years to mature a few centimeters of soil.
• B) 35% of farmland is losing soil faster than it can form.
• C) Soil erosion can be controlled by planting on the contour.
• D) Soil losses cost the U.S. $25 billion each year.
• E) Thirty-five percent of farms worldwide are losing soil faster than it is being formed.

---

Definitions:

Federal Criminal Prosecutions

Legal proceedings initiated by the federal government against individuals accused of violating federal laws.

Federal Laws

Laws passed by the national government of a country that are applicable to all jurisdictions within the country.

Employment Discrimination

Unfair treatment of employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Cloud Backup Service

A remote, online service that provides users with a system for the backup, storage, and recovery of computer files over the internet.