AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Overgrazing of rangeland leads to
A.soil compaction, erosion, and desertification
B.thicker grass cover
C.higher soil fertility
D.increased biodiversity
Explanation
Core Concept
Too many animals strip vegetation and trample soil, and without cover the land erodes toward desert — the dust-bowl sequence.
Correct Answer
Asoil compaction, erosion, and desertification
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