A family constructs a home in a hilly, forested region in Wisconsin. Which of the following would most likely result in the least amount of soil erosion from the surrounding forested hillsides?
A) Leaving most of the forested region alone, in its natural state, and planting a few ornamental trees
B) Clearing all plants from the property and plow the soil
C) Clearing all plants from the hillside and plant garden crops, such as cabbage and tomatoes, and creating a few small flower beds
D) Keeping the trees in place but clearing all of the other vegetation and then raking the soil as well as leaving it bare and unplowed
A
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