Question

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select the statement(s) that accurately predicts the impact that erosion has on food webs and ecosystems.
erosion of land does not majorly impact ecosystems or food webs
erosion will cause land to be better cleared for farming and use by people
erosion of topsoil will cause the loss of nutrient - rich soil and eventually loss of plant life
runoff due to erosion will affect the small organisms at the bottom of the food web
pollution of water ecosystems due to erosion runoff will cause loss of aquatic species and habitat

Explanation:

Erosion of topsoil removes nutrient - rich soil, which is essential for plant growth. Plants are the base of many food webs. Runoff from erosion can carry sediments and pollutants. Small organisms at the bottom of the food web (like aquatic plankton) can be affected by changes in water quality (from runoff - related pollution). Pollution of water ecosystems (due to erosion runoff) can directly harm aquatic species and their habitats.
The first statement is incorrect because erosion does have a major impact. The second statement is incorrect as erosion is generally harmful rather than helpful for farming (it removes topsoil which is crucial for farming).

Answer:

Erosion of topsoil will cause the loss of nutrient - rich soil and eventually loss of plant life.
Runoff due to erosion will affect the small organisms at the bottom of the food web.
Pollution of water ecosystems due to erosion runoff will cause loss of aquatic species and habitat.