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How has the force of deposition benefited Arkansas?
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Flooding rivers deposited nutrient-rich silt in the regions of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and the Arkansas River Valley.
Flooding rivers deposited nutrient-rich silt in the regions of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and the Arkansas River Valley.

Plate tectonics deposited oil beneath the Ouachita Mountains.
Plate tectonics deposited oil beneath the Ouachita Mountains.

A meteor crash deposited diamonds in the Gulf Coastal Plain.
A meteor crash deposited diamonds in the Gulf Coastal Plain.

Snow in the northern mountains melts in the spring and causes erosion.

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The correct response to the question "How has the force of deposition benefited Arkansas?" is:

Flooding rivers deposited nutrient-rich silt in the regions of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and the Arkansas River Valley.

This answer accurately reflects how deposition has played a role in enhancing the fertility of the land in these regions, making it beneficial for agriculture and other uses.

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How has the force of deposition hindered Arkansas?
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Flooding rivers deposited rocks in the Ozark Mountains.
Flooding rivers deposited rocks in the Ozark Mountains.

The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) brought molten rock to Earth’s surface.
The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) brought molten rock to Earth’s surface.

Silt from deposition has polluted the hot springs.
Silt from deposition has polluted the hot springs.

The wind-blown loess on Crowley’s Ridge makes soil poor for farming.
The wind-blown loess on Crowley’s Ridge makes soil poor for farming.

The correct response to the question "How has the force of deposition hindered Arkansas?" is:

The wind-blown loess on Crowley’s Ridge makes soil poor for farming.

This answer highlights how the type of deposition in the form of loess can negatively affect the quality of the soil, making it less suitable for agriculture.