Which scenario would result in the most erosion?
A) Large agricultural population, abundant rainfall and strong average winds.
B) Small agricultural population, abundant rainfall and strong average winds.
C) Large agricultural population, sparse rainfall and low average winds.
D) Small agricultural population, sparse rainfall and strong average winds.

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A large agricultural population can lead to more land being cleared for farming, which reduces vegetation cover and increases erosion. Abundant rainfall can cause water erosion, and strong winds can cause wind erosion, both of which are exacerbated by the lack of vegetation.

Which Scenario Would Result in the Most Erosion