Which hydrologic consequence occurs after widespread pre-Columbian deforestation?

💡 Explanation

Extensive removal of vegetation causes decline of root systems facilitating soil reinforcement, therefore rainwater runoff leads to widespread erosion and sediment transport because of overland flow, rather than gradual infiltration and absorption within the landscape.

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