Soil erosion is a natural process that occurs as a result of the hydrologic cycle. When rainwater falls, it flows downhill as runoff toward an accumulation of water. As it flows, the water can carry away the topsoil of a field. Topsoil is the top layer of soil that contains a high concentration of nutrients to support plant growth.
Scientists are designing an investigation to determine changes that occur in a forest that has been cleared. As part of their investigation, they want to collect data about soil erosion. Which investigation best provides data on soil erosion?
A.
test rainwater to evaluate the amount of acid rain in the area
B.
count the number of trees that grew in the area before it was cleared
C.
determine the amount of nutrients found in the topsoil of other forests
D.
measure the depth of topsoil before and after rainstorms
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soil - (i) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the Earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants. ... The upper limit of soil is the boundary between soil and air, shallow water, live plants, or plant materials that have not begun to decompose.
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(A) test rainwater to evaluate the amount of acid rain in the area
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