For a year or so after clear-cut (even-aged)harvesting large areas of mature forest,the streams draining the watershed can be expected to carry ______ than before the harvest.
A)much less water
B)a much greater total nitrate load
C)much less calcium and other cations
D)away enough pollutants to reduce the toxic load to levels lower
E)all of the above

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Clear-cut harvesting can lead to increased runoff due to the removal of vegetation that would otherwise absorb water. This can result in a greater total nitrate load in the streams as the soil and plant debris are washed away, increasing the concentration of nitrates in the water.

For a Year or So After Clear-Cut (Even-Aged)harvesting Large Areas