5. A pile of sand erodes at a rate of 1 inch per week. After 2 weeks, the pile of sand is 18 inches in height. A
pile of soil erodes according to the table below.
Which statement is true?
Number of Weeks
1
3
6
10
A. The sand pile is initially higher and erodes at a faster rate
B. The soil pile is initially higher and erodes at a faster rate
C. The sand pile is initially higher but erodes at a slower rate
D. The soil pile is initially higher and erodes at a slower rate
Height