Urbanization influences soil erosion processes primarily because of
A)increased runoff from impermeable surfaces
B)increased soil pollution from street runoff
C)vegetation removal and soil disturbance at construction sites
D)desiccation of soils through draining and pumping of water

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Urbanization often involves construction activities that remove vegetation, disturb soil, and increase soil erosion. This is because vegetation helps to hold the soil in place, and disturbed or exposed soil is more vulnerable to erosion by wind and water. Additionally, construction sites often involve grading and excavation, which can alter the natural drainage patterns and increase runoff, further exacerbating erosion. Pollution from street runoff and desiccation of soils through draining and pumping of water may also occur, but they are not the primary factors influencing soil erosion in urban areas.

Urbanization Influences Soil Erosion Processes Primarily Because of