Question: A river flows through a region with a soil erosion rate of 5 tons per hectare per year. If the area of the watershed is 100 hectares, how much soil is eroded in a year?
Options:
Correct Answer: 1000 tons
Solution:
Soil eroded = Erosion rate × Area = 5 tons/hectare/year × 100 hectares = 500 tons/year.