Q1W7 ES Soil Quality & Quantity

It is the capacity of soil to function

It is how well it supports human needs

It is the amount of soil in a specific area

It is the physical, chemical and biological conditions of the soil

Farmig

Construction & Development

Mining

Illegal Logging

Earthquake

It removes soil by the action of concentrated running water

It makes it difficult for microorganisms in the soil to produce nutrients naturally

Protective plant covers of soil are removed and soil are washed and blown away

It exposes rocks and minerals to the air speeding up chemical weathering of rocks

Soil could be washed away to low-lying areas

Soil could build up in dams & reservoirs which could result to flooding

All of the choices

Washed away soil could make rivers and lakes muddy and harm organisms

It takes place in and around desert regions

It removes soil in water channels and drainage lines

It is common along riverbeds and areas affected by floods

It is the removal of soil by the action of concentrated running water