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In which location would the rate of soil erosion most likely be higher than the rate of soil formation?
Question 18 options:

A)

A temperate forest

B)

A steep slope

C)

A tropical area with moderate rainfall

D)

A river delta

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B) A steep slope.

Steep slopes increase surface runoff and gravitational movement of soil, reducing vegetation cover and exposing soil to rapid removal. That causes erosion rates to exceed the much slower natural rate of soil formation.