Compared to the same soil used for cropland,a forested soil would be expected to lose _____ total P to streams draining the watershed. A)less B)about the same amount of C)more

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Forest soils typically have lower levels of available phosphorous due to the high amount of organic matter that binds up the mineral nutrients. Croplands, on the other hand, often receive annual fertilization which can lead to higher levels of available phosphorous in the soil. Therefore, a forested soil would be expected to lose less total P to streams draining the watershed compared to the same soil used for cropland.

Compared to the same Soil Used for Cropland,a Forested Soil