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Why are farming practices like terraced fields important in terms of soil conservation?(1 point)
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They cause nutrients in the soil to leak out, which is essential because plants need nutrient-poor soil.
They cause nutrients in the soil to leak out, which is essential because plants need nutrient-poor soil.

They remove pollutants from the soil, which is essential because living things depend on pollutant-free soil.
They remove pollutants from the soil, which is essential because living things depend on pollutant-free soil.

They help limit the amount of soil that is produced, which is essential because soil is a renewable resource.
They help limit the amount of soil that is produced, which is essential because soil is a renewable resource.

They prevent soil from eroding and becoming lost, which is essential because soil is a nonrenewable resource.
They prevent soil from eroding and becoming lost, which is essential because soil is a nonrenewable resource.
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They prevent soil from eroding and becoming lost, which is essential because soil is a nonrenewable resource.

Terracing reduces runoff and slows water flow on slopes, keeping topsoil in place and preserving soil fertility.