C. EDELKIND-01/Final Assossment - Sustainability of Natural Res Which of the following does NOT describe erosion in agriculture? Can cause potential contaminates to flow into streams Can cause an increase in grass, shrub and tree growth Can eliminate the most productive part of the soil profile Leaves bare ground and decreases plant growth Which of the following describes practices farmers can implement to aid in preventing wind and water erosion? Planting cover crops and vegetative barriers Allowing land to remain bare during the winter All answer choices are correct Using high till land practices Select all of the following which describes the second pillar of sustainabili Creation of goods and services Provides millions of jobs Strong economy Sustains the United States and global economy On average, how many gallons of water does it take to produce one paint? 17 13 15 10

## Step 1<br />The first question is about the effects of erosion in agriculture. Erosion is a process that involves the wearing away of the top layer of soil, which is the most productive part of the soil profile. This process can lead to the contamination of water bodies, as the eroded soil can carry potential contaminants into streams. It also leaves bare ground, which can decrease plant growth. However, it does not cause an increase in grass, shrub, and tree growth. Therefore, the option that does not describe erosion in agriculture is "Can cause an increase in grass, shrub and tree growth".<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The second question is about the practices farmers can implement to prevent wind and water erosion. Planting cover crops and vegetative barriers can help to prevent erosion by covering the soil and reducing the impact of raindrops. Allowing land to remain bare during the winter and using high till land practices can actually increase erosion, as they leave the soil exposed and vulnerable to erosion. Therefore, the correct answer is "Planting cover crops and vegetative barriers".<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The third question is about the second pillar of sustainability. The second pillar of sustainability is economic sustainability, which involves the creation of goods and services, providing millions of jobs, and sustaining the United States and global economy. Therefore, all the options provided describe the second pillar of sustainability.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The fourth question is about the amount of water it takes to produce one gallon of paint. The correct answer is 13 gallons, as it is the closest to the actual amount of water required.