Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship of Deforestation

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship of deforestation to sediment load?

• A) Trees provide dissolved sediments to the stream; as trees are removed, the dissolved loads are diminished.
• B) Trees roots help "anchor" soil; as the trees are removed, the soil more readily erodes into the river channels.
• C) Forestry waste is often dumped in streams, contributing to the suspended loads.
• D) The loss of trees along banks of streams increases stream velocity.

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