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1. the soil erosion pictured here is the result of what?

○ a. harvesting renewable resources at a rate lower than the sustainable yield
○ b. a mudslide caused by excessive rains
○ c. the transition between geologic eras and eons
○ d. harvesting renewable resources at a rate greater than the sustainable yield
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Explanation:

• Option A: Harvesting at a rate lower than sustainable yield would not cause soil erosion as resources can regenerate.
• Option B: The image shows a clear - cut area (likely logging), not a mudslide from excessive rains.
• Option C: Geologic eras/eons transitions are long - term and not related to this kind of human - induced soil erosion.
• Option D: When renewable resources (like trees in a forest) are harvested faster than they can regenerate (sustainable yield), the protective cover of vegetation is removed, leading to soil erosion. The image likely shows deforestation (harvesting trees) at an unsustainable rate, causing soil erosion.

Answer:

D. Harvesting renewable resources at a rate greater than the sustainable yield