“S” gave his friend clues about a type of soil erosion that is caused by running water.
Which of the following clues provided by “S” would be most useful in identifying the type of soil erosion?
Clues:
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It cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels.
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It occurs when water flows as a sheet over large areas down a slope.
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It makes the land unfit for cultivation and is known as bad land.
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It is more common in regions with dry soils and low rainfall.
OPTIONS:
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Clue i
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Clue i and iii
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Clue ii and iv
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Clue iv
Answer:
Answer by Student
So, the correct answer is (B): Clue i and iii
Detailed answer by Teachoo
- The type of soil erosion that is caused by running water is called gully erosion .
- Clue i and clue iii are the most useful clues in identifying gully erosion because they describe the distinctive features of this type of soil erosion.
- Clue i describes how gully erosion cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels , which is a characteristic effect of running water on the land surface.
- Clue iii describes how gully erosion makes the land unfit for cultivation and is known as bad land , which is a consequence of soil loss and degradation.
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These two clues are specific to gully erosion and differentiate it from other types of soil erosion.
Thus , the correct answer is option (B): clue i and clue iii
