Multiple Choice
Water runoff is a major factor in soil erosion, what is a common land use practice on slopes to minimize soil erosion?
A) planting row crops with rows running downhill, to minimize channelization of flow
B) planting trees
C) adding a rock mulch layer to slow water runoff
D) terracing slopes to stop downslope runoff and rill formation
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