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17. Which of the following is a consequence of overgrazing? A) increased soil and topsoil B) desertification of marginal lands C) decreased erosion D) decreased soil compaction<…

17. Which of the following is a consequence of overgrazing? A) increased soil and topsoil B) desertification of marginal lands C) decreased erosion D) decreased soil compaction<…
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17. Which of the following is a consequence of overgrazing?

A) increased soil and topsoil
B) desertification of marginal lands
C) decreased erosion
D) decreased soil compaction

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Answer: A. increased soil and topsoil

Explanation: Overgrazing is the removal of excessive amounts of plant growth by animals in one area. This accelerates erosion and strips away topsoil, resulting in no plants able to grow.
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