Earth's Changing Surface Unit Test

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Question
Why are farming practices like terraced fields important in terms of soil conservation?(1 point)
Responses

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 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 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.