Water runoff is a major factor in soil erosion, what is a common land use practice on slopes to minimize soil erosion?
A) adding a rock mulch layer to slow water runoff
B) planting trees
C) terracing slopes to stop downslope runoff and rill formation
D) planting row crops with rows running downhill, to minimize channelization of flow
C
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