Correct answer: B Without topsoil, runoff would increase causing increased pollution.
Explanation: Topsoil plays a crucial role in preventing erosion and absorbing pollutants. Without sufficient topsoil, runoff water from overfarmed land can carry more pollutants like pesticides and fertilizers into nearby rivers and streams, leading to increased pollution.
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When soil is overfarmed it can result in the loss of topsoil. How might this affect the quality of the rivers and streams that are nearby?(1 point)
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A Without topsoil, runoff would decrease causing decreased pollution.
Without topsoil, runoff would decrease causing decreased pollution.
B Without topsoil, runoff would increase causing increased pollution.
Without topsoil, runoff would increase causing increased pollution.
C Without topsoil, runoff would decrease causing increased pollution.
Without topsoil, runoff would decrease causing increased pollution.
D Without topsoil, runoff would increase causing decreased pollution.
Without topsoil, runoff would increase causing decreased pollution.
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