Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 3 - Landforms - Review and Discussion Questions - Page 165: 7

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Soil erosion from agricultural lands has modified sediment transport, erosion, and deposition in rivers in various ways. When agricultural lands are not properly managed, excessive soil erosion can occur, leading to increased sediment loads in nearby rivers and streams. As a consequence, the effects of soil erosion on rivers include increased sediment load, stream channel siltation, habitat degradation, and the transport of nutrients and pollutants.
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