10
QuizMultiple Choice

Resources, Energy, and Sustainability

Question 10 • Grade 8 World Cultures and Geography A

If you wanted to conserve topsoil, which of the following actions would be the best one to take?

Answer
A
fixing a leaky faucet
B
limiting carbon emissions
C
requiring emissions testing
D
utilizing contour planting techniques

Explanation

Contour planting follows the natural curves of a slope, which slows rainwater runoff and helps prevent soil from washing away. This directly conserves topsoil. Fixing a leaky faucet and reducing or testing emissions address other environmental concerns, not soil erosion.

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