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Which of these factors would help to reduce soil erosion?

A
the loosening of soil

B
a period of heavy rainfall

C
the planting of more vegetation

D
an increase in the slope of the land

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Planting of more vegetation.

The roots of trees helps hold onto the top layer of the soil, preventing soil erosion.

The leaves/canopies of trees help protect the top layer of soil from direct rain.
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C planting more vegatation
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