Which of the following statements describes rill erosion?

Asediment is deposited by a river.
Bsand along a shoreline is repeatedly picked up by waves.
Cthe population increases next to a shoreline.
Drunning water cuts small channels into a slope

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is:


D. Running water cuts small channels into a slope.


Explanation:


Rill erosion is the replacement of soil by intensive water running through tiny streamlets or headcuts. Detachment in a rill happens if the sediment in the flow is under the outlay the load can transport and if the flow distances the soil's resistance to impartiality.

Answer: d. running water cuts small channels into a slope