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Yes, if you plant perennials. Theoretically, annuals could be used to prevent erosion. However, most agricultural methods in use today are highly damaging to the soil. Likely one would cause more damage by planting carrots (for example) than one would likely mitigate with their deep tap roots.
However, more and more farmers in the US are discovering the benefits of planting cover crops. Cover crops are species which are planted between harvest and the next season's cash crop planting in order to improve soil condition and help prevent erosion. A good blend of cover crop species will virtually eliminate erosion. See the related link below.
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What caused the heavy soil erosion in Italy?
heavy rainfall
What is the purpose of planting trees next to a field of crops?
There are several possibilities, but the most common in the US is for windbreaks. The trees slow down the wind and help prevent wind-caused soil erosion.
What affects erosion caused by a river?
climate changes, rainfall per year, snowfall per year, etc. changes
How can erosion caused by flooding water be prevented?
By building dams in certain area. ---------------------------- Yes prevent erosion by preventing the occurrence of flooding.
What are the causes of of soil erosion?
Soil erosion is mainly caused by rain, wind, flooding, overgrazing, soil exhaustion and deforestation.
Where do water erosions usually occur?
Water erosion occurs wherever there is water: high in the mountains, or on the coast. It occurs mostly by rivers and on beaches, but occurs on a smaller scale with gulley erosion and others caused by rainfall.
Can a bulkhead in a coastal area help prevent tsunami damage?
Bulkheads are occasionally used to prevent damaged caused by waves. However, the primary use of bulkheads is to prevent erosion.
Is floodplains caused by erosion?
Floodplains are caused by erosion and deposition.
What is the difference between glacial erosion and water erosion?
Glacial erosion is caused by ice, while water erosion is caused by liquid water.
Are sea stacks caused erosion or deposition?
they are caused by erosion hope that helps
Are canyons caused by erosion or weathering?
erosion
Is moraines caused by erosion deposition or weathering?
Erosion
