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Eroded soils are:

Correct answer: C. Devoid of plant nutrients

  • A. Rich in plant nutrients
  • B. Unaltered in plant nutrients
  • C. Devoid of plant nutrients
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Erosion commonly removes nutrient-rich topsoil and leaves a much less fertile soil behind. “Devoid” is technically too absolute, but option c is the intended choice because eroded soils are severely depleted of plant nutrients.

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