Question

a team of conservation scientists worked on the project shown in the image. why is this project necessary at this location? a. soil erosion rates are high. b. droughts are common. c. deforestation is problematic. d. metal ore is not readily available.

Explanation:

The image shows terraced farming, a technique used to prevent soil erosion on sloped land. High soil erosion rates would necessitate such a conservation project. Option B (droughts) is not directly addressed by terracing, option C (deforestation) is more about forest loss not directly tied to terracing's purpose, and option D (metal ore availability) is unrelated. So the project is necessary because soil erosion rates are high.

Answer:

A. Soil erosion rates are high.