When a forest is clear cut, large volumes of sediment can enter the local water ways due to excessive erosion. Which of the following could be a long term consequence of this?

Large scale algae blooms

Loss of soil nutrients

High sedimentation of water ways

Shallow or poor root systems

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Carelyn

16 October, 18:58

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Caitlyn Booker · Answer 1

Loss of soil nutrients should be the correct answer

When a forest is clear cut, large volumes of sediment can enter the local water ways due to excessive erosion. Which of the following could be a long term consequence of this?Large scale algae bloomsLoss of soil nutrientsHigh sedimentation of water waysShallow or poor root systems