Question 27
Environmental Hazards and ConservationSheet erosion tends to be more serious than other forms of erosion because it
- A.involves more widespread removal of soil from the land surface
- B.is not controllable
- C.forms irregular patterned gullies
- D.forms deep trenches which cut through topsoil and subsoil.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (involves more widespread removal of soil from the land surface)
Explanation
Sheet erosion quietly removes a thin layer of fertile topsoil over a wide area before it is noticed.