All of the following human activities will increase the sediment load in a river except
A) logging of forests on steep slopes.
B) converting cropland to natural vegetation.
C) surface mining for coal.
D) large-scale construction projects.

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Converting cropland to natural vegetation will actually decrease the sediment load in a river as vegetation helps prevent erosion and stabilizes soil. The other activities listed - logging on steep slopes, surface mining for coal, and large-scale construction projects - all have the potential to increase sediment loads in rivers.

All of the Following Human Activities Will Increase the Sediment