Which of the following does not represent the southern united states prior to the civil war?
a. large slave population
b. agrarian (agriculture); large plantations
c. large immigration population
d. rural population with fewer cities

Select the correct answer. after months of heavy rains, a farmer noticed a steady drop in crop production. upon testing the farmland, it was found the soil was severely lacking nutrients. which of the following explains the loss of nutrients from the soil? a. drought b. drainage basin c. leaching d. water shedding