Which of the following can result from ORV (off road vehicle)use in a desert environment?
A)it can cause destruction of vegetation through both direct and indirect effects.
B)it can lead to an increase in small animal populations.
C)it can initiate ablation.
D)it can initiate dune development.
E)ORVs have never been shown to cause measurable impacts on desert environments

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ORV use in a desert environment can cause destruction of vegetation through both direct (such as running over plants) and indirect effects (such as changes in soil moisture and compaction).

Answer: C 
 ORVs can initiate ablation, which is the removal of desert pavement and the underlying soil by tire tracks. This can cause erosional processes to intensify and significantly alter the landscape.

Answer: D 
 ORVs can initiate dune development by creating small depressions that trap sand and allow it to accumulate over time, leading to the formation of small dunes.

Therefore, the best choices are A, C, and D. Choice B is not a direct result of ORV use in a desert environment, and choice E is false as there is evidence of measurable impacts from ORV use in desert environments.

Which of the Following Can Result from ORV (Off Road