Which of the following correctly represents an experimental result from the Hubbard Brook watershed deforestation experiment?
A)Very few minerals were recycled within a forest ecosystem.
B)Calcium levels remained high in the soil of deforested areas.
C)Deforestation increased water runoff leaving the watershed.
D)Water leaving the area of study had little to nitrogen present.

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The Hubbard Brook watershed deforestation experiment showed that deforestation increased water runoff leaving the watershed. This was due to the lack of tree roots to absorb and slow down water, resulting in increased erosion and runoff. Option A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately represent experimental results from the Hubbard Brook watershed deforestation experiment.

Which of the Following Correctly Represents an Experimental Result from the Hubbard