What Is the Geologic Norm with Reference to Erosion

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the geologic norm with reference to erosion?

• A)The average amount of sediment eroded from an unvegetated surface
• B)The natural rate of erosion on a vegetated surface that still allows soils to be maintained
• C)The rate of erosion normally found where vegetation is removed and overland flow is allowed to progress naturally
• D)The probability of severe erosion should all natural vegetation be removed
• E)The rate of erosion in humid regions where rainfall is consistent and vegetation is regularly removed.

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