In parts of the Great Plains region of North America, where clay is exposed at the surface, badlands form as a result of __________.

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Badlands form as a result of rapid erosion rates in areas where clay is exposed at the surface. The soft clay is easily eroded by water and wind, leading to the formation of steep slopes, gullies, and other landforms characteristic of badlands. Strong soil development and strong bedrock would prevent such rapid erosion, while rapid plant growth may actually help to stabilize the soil and slow down erosion.

In Parts of the Great Plains Region of North America