A family removed an orchard of trees so they could build a house. Erosion is likely because ____.

A. trees always cause land to be moved from one place to another.
B. Houses placed on top of soil make it able to be carried away.
C. Deforestation removes roots that hold the soil in place.

Question

A family removed an orchard of trees so they could build a house. Erosion is likely because ____.

A. trees always cause land to be moved from one place to another. 
B. Houses placed on top of soil make it able to be carried away.
C. Deforestation removes roots that hold the soil in place.

anonymous · Answer

B. Houses placed on top of soil make it able to be carried away

This is why a foundation is always put before a house is built, so the soil erosion will not affect the house.