It is a completely false statement that generally, the compaction of soil is a positive phenomenon. The correct option among the two options that are given in the question is the second option. It is hard to work and manage such type of soils. The loose soils absorb water and minerals very easily, while compacted soil is derived of pores and so absorption is difficult.<span />
Lewis and Clark did map the route to the pacific oceans though they were not able to find a direct water route as they had hoped. The Majority of their trip was along the Missouri River and thus it is the closest thing to a "Northwest Passage" that the explorers were able to find.
<span>You could ask the off shore fisher how themselves and other around that ecosystem are affected due to the cod crises</span>
