Which of the following was a result of the Hubbard Brook watershed deforestation experiment?
A) Most minerals were not recycled within the intact forest ecosystem.
B) Calcium levels remained high in the soil of deforested areas.
C) Deforestation decreased water runoff.
D) The nitrate concentration in waters draining the deforested area became dangerously high.

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The Hubbard Brook watershed deforestation experiment showed that deforestation significantly increased the nitrate concentration in waters draining from the deforested area, indicating a disruption in the ecosystem's nutrient cycling and leading to potential environmental hazards such as water pollution.

Which of the Following Was a Result of the Hubbard