Question

select all the correct locations on the image. these images were taken from a satellite above western brazil. figure 1 shows a brazilian forest in the year 2000. figure 2 shows the same area in 2012. the light - colored areas are bare land with few trees. the dark - colored areas are thick forests. on figure 2, choose the areas where soil erosion is likely to occur.

Explanation:

Soil erosion is more likely to occur in areas with less vegetation cover as roots help hold soil in place. In the satellite - image, light - colored areas with few trees are the ones where soil erosion is likely to happen.

Answer:

Select the light - colored areas (areas with few trees) on Figure 2.