The red areas in the map below are places where





A) soil erosion due to wind is a major problem.

B) soil erosion due to water is a major problem.

C) soil is being formed faster than it is being eroded away.

D) salinization is leaving the soil ineffective for agriculture.


A) soil erosion due to wind is a major problem.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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