The political theory that people form governments for their mutual protection and that government rules only with the consent of those people is known as a) communism. b) socialism. c) divine right theory. d) social contract theory.

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