Which of the Following Describes Why Soils Are Important in Environmental

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes why soils are important in environmental geology?

• A) soil loss will affect our ability to grow food as the population increases.
• B) soil pollution is causing dangerous toxins to enter the food supply.
• C) soil erosion worldwide is contributing to sea level rise.
• D) soil erosion is affecting the hydrologic cycle and contributing to climate change.
• E) all of the answers listed here.

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