You collect samples of soil from a nearby field and isolate and sequence the DNA of several microorganisms you find there. This information will help you construct a of the field.

Soil Microbiome

Explanation:

Soil Microbiome is the word used to describe all the micro-organisms that live inside the soil. This includes bacteria, viruses, amoeba, protozoans and fungus. When assessing the soil microbiome this will also give insight on the type of plants that can function well it this kind of soil as well as describing the type of interactions that are made in this area. A specific soil microbiome is in sense it's own complex eco-system.

increase soil erosion                                             reduce soil erosion

cattle grazing                                                         hydroseeding

deforestation                                                         contour plowing

                                                                                planting vegetation

plant roots basically hold the top soil

together and stop soil erosion because

in such situation top soil is not removed

during flood but cattle grazing causes

soil erosion because cattle consume the

grasses and herbs and top soil is exposed.

same situation occurs because of

deforestation, the trees and plants are cut

down to expose top soil which causes soil

erosion

i believe the answer is a or 1