In 1963,Bormann and Likens compared the output of two river valleys,one forested and the other clear cut.What were their findings?
A) The deforested valley had higher water flow and a decrease in nutrient loss.
B) The forested valley had higher water flow and a decrease in nutrient loss.
C) The forested valley had lower water flow and increase in nutrient loss.
D) The deforested valley had lower water flow and increase in nutrient loss.
E) The deforested valley had higher water flow and increase in nutrient loss.

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Bormann and Likens found that the deforested valley had higher water flow due to the lack of vegetation to absorb and retain water. Additionally, there was an increase in nutrient loss because the soil was more exposed and eroded more easily, washing nutrients away.

In 1963,Bormann and Likens Compared the Output of Two River