Which of the following is a result of clearing forests for agricultural purposes?
A) Biodiversity is increased because croplands attract insect pests and birds.
B) Water runoff is decreased because croplands tend to absorb more water than forests.
C) Crop productivity is greatly increased because of the rich soil.
D) Soil erosion is increased because deforestation and tilling remove the vegetative cover.
D
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