When forests are cut or burned down
a) Water can flow away very quickly and cause mudslides
b) Nutrients are washed deep into the soil
c) Water stands in fields and cannot flow away
d) Rainfall can get into the ground more quickly

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a) Water can flow away very quickly and cause mudslides

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