Paragraph comprehension · Difficulty 3
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Young trees planted along a stream slow rainwater before it reaches the channel. Their roots also hold soil in place. Over time, the trees can reduce erosion and improve habitat near the stream. What can reasonably be inferred from the passage?
- Trees near streams can protect soil and habitat.
- Tree roots help hold soil in place.
- To describe environmental benefits of streamside trees.
- Removing streamside trees may increase erosion.
Reveal answer and explanation
Removing streamside trees may increase erosion.
The passage supports this answer: removing streamside trees may increase erosion..