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This response addresses the soil topic of soil degradation and erosion around the globe.

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Choose a topic that is related to a soil, air or water issue on which you would like to write a short paper. The paper will be due in week 15. Tell us the subject and give a brief overview of what you will discuss in your paper. Be sure to review the instructions on writing a paper in the Course Documents area of the courseroom when planning. I will "okay" your choice in a ...

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