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If deforestation occurs on a steep slope, what will be the combined effect on vegetation and soil?

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Correct answer: Erosion will increase and regrowth will become difficult

Direct answer: Option A, erosion will increase and regrowth will become difficult. Vegetation protects soil by intercepting rain, slowing runoff, and binding soil with roots. Step by step: a steep slope already allows water to flow quickly; deforestation removes leaves, litter, and roots; rain strikes bare soil and runoff carries particles downhill; topsoil is lost, moisture retention declines, and the exposed slope becomes less suitable for new plants; therefore erosion rises and regrowth becomes harder. Option A is correct because it gives both linked effects. Option B is wrong because soil loss does not always make soil more fertile; it commonly removes nutrient-rich topsoil. Option C is wrong because a dense forest does not form immediately after trees are removed. Option D is wrong because plants still need water, and exposed slopes may lose it rapidly as runoff. Exam cue: steep slope + forest removal = faster runoff + soil erosion + difficult regeneration.

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