How Many Metric Tons of Soil Erode Away Each Year

question 57

Multiple Choice

How many metric tons of soil erode away each year in the United States?

• A) 1 billion
• B) 4 billion
• C) 14 billion
• D) 24 billion

---

Definitions:

Handling And Storage

Activities involved in moving and placing products or materials in a warehouse or storage area.

Labour Hour

A measure of work effort, typically used in costing to allocate overhead based on the number of hours worked.

Competitive Bidding

The process where various suppliers or contractors submit their bids to win a contract, often used to ensure fairness and value in public and private procurement.

Sealed Bid

A method of bidding where all bids are submitted sealed and opened at an appointed time, ensuring that no bidder knows the amount of the other bids during the bidding process.