Multiple choice Which of the following statements is correct? The components of the soil alone determine the types of vegetation and crops that grow in a particular area. Aforestation causes soil erosion. Soil erosion is slow in areas of little or no surface vegetation. The amounts of sand and clay in a soil depend on the rock from which the soil particles have been formed. The rate of absorption of a soil depends on the climactic factors. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation It is correct. The amounts of sand and clay in a soil depend on the rock from which the soil particles have been formed.