We would expect that soil leaching would be most severe in regions where
A)there is little rainfall and no irrigation of crops.
B)irrigation is applied to fields on hillsides.
C)mollisols are abundant and farmers rarely plow.
D)cattle are grazed and natural grasses cover the land.

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Soil leaching occurs when water moves downwards through the soil, carrying nutrients with it. If irrigation is applied to fields on hillsides, the water can quickly move down the slope and carry away valuable nutrients, leading to severe soil leaching. The other options do not necessarily indicate conditions that would result in severe soil leaching.

We Would Expect That Soil Leaching Would Be Most Severe