The planting of strips of trees and shrubs along the edges of plowed fields is used to
A) decrease wind erosion.
B) form water catchments for irrigation and wildlife conservation.
C) drain off excess water during heavy rainfall events.
D) limit the spread of crop pests.
Question 2
The severe financial problems for cities such as Detroit following the 2008 financial crisis produced urban blight resulting from
A) a declining tax base.
B) increasing industrial growth.
C) the need to build new schools.
D) increasing use of public transportation.