Question
Humans often remove large areas of forests in order to build homes, office buildings, factories, and shopping areas. If a forested area is cut down in order to construct a shopping center, predict the effect this human activity would have on the soil erosion in the area.
Responses
A Soil erosion will decrease.Soil erosion will decrease.
B Soil erosion will increase. Soil erosion will increase.
C Soil erosion will remain the same. Soil erosion will remain the same.
D Soil erosion will decrease and then remain the same.
Responses
A Soil erosion will decrease.Soil erosion will decrease.
B Soil erosion will increase. Soil erosion will increase.
C Soil erosion will remain the same. Soil erosion will remain the same.
D Soil erosion will decrease and then remain the same.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
B. Soil erosion will increase.
When large areas of forest are cleared, the protective root systems of trees and vegetation that hold the soil in place are removed. This leads to a greater risk of soil erosion, as there are fewer barriers to prevent soil from washing away during rain or wind events.
When large areas of forest are cleared, the protective root systems of trees and vegetation that hold the soil in place are removed. This leads to a greater risk of soil erosion, as there are fewer barriers to prevent soil from washing away during rain or wind events.