Overgrazing occurs when too many animals graze for too long and exceed the carrying capacity of a rangeland area.Overgrazing causes all of the following except ____.
A) reduced grass cover
B) exposure of the soil to wind erosion
C) increased retention of water
D) compacted soil
E) more invasion by inedible plant species

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Overgrazing typically leads to decreased water retention due to soil degradation and erosion, not increased retention. The other options (reduced grass cover, exposure of the soil to wind erosion, compacted soil, and more invasion by inedible plant species) are direct consequences of overgrazing.

Overgrazing Occurs When Too Many Animals Graze for Too Long