Don't Bust the Crust Activity 3 Correct Answer

A desert scene with smooth rock, sand, and short green trees. Water flows over the rock and through the sand.
 

Right!

Walking in washes does not damage biological soil crusts because the heavy rains wash the crust away.

 
A line drawing of a hiking boot hovering over lumpy soil. The soil is personified with screaming faces and arms waving around. Text circles the image, reading "Don't bust the crust! Stay on trails. Protect fragile biological soil crusts."
 

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You have successfully completed the Biological Soil Crust Activity.

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