Question

S1: Soil erosion affects the economy. S2: Soil is an important natural resource because agriculture depends on soil quality. Based on the statements given, select the most appropriate option from the following:

• A. S1 is true, S2 is true; S2 is the explanation of S1
• B. S1 is true, S2 is true; S2 is not the explanation for S1
• C. S1 is true, S2 is false
• D. S1 is false, S2 is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1 is true, S2 is true; S2 is the explanation of S1

Soil is an important natural resource because agriculture depends on it. Agriculture is one of the main occupations. Soil erosion degrades the quality of soil and thus affects agriculture.