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Soil erosion is primarily caused by flowing water. If the ground slopes, this provides a direction for the water to flow - namely down. A flat plateau generally has little or no erosion, because the rainfall that collects there stays there, until it evaporates. But if the water can flow downward, it will - eating away at the topsoil and carrying the silt with it as it goes. This is how erosion works.
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True False Soil erosion due to flowing water is more on hill slopes than on plains?
This is true, soil is removed from sloped due to erosion and generally deposited on plains
What are the different causes of soil erosion pertaining to steeps slopes and plateaus region and suggest remedial measures?
over grazing and not maintaing the soil properly can lead to soil errosion. in steep slopes the soil errosion can be more as when the water flows the soil can be erroded but it can be prvented by planting more and more trees
Why are north facing slopes in the southern hemisphere warmer than south facing slopes?
North facing slopes in the southern hemisphere receive more direct sunlight than south facing slopes, providing them with more warmth. This is due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and the angle at which sunlight strikes the slopes. The sunlight on north facing slopes is able to penetrate more deeply into the terrain, resulting in warmer temperatures compared to south facing slopes.
What factor is most likely to affect the amount of erosion done by a stream?
The slope or gradient of the stream is the most likely factor to affect the amount of erosion. Steeper slopes result in higher velocities, which in turn increase the erosive power of the stream. A steeper slope also allows the stream to carry larger sediment and potentially cause more erosion.
What can we do to save soil erosion please give me some information about soil erosion?
plant more trees as planting trees prevents soil from washing away because it holds it together.
Where does footpath erosion usually happen?
Erosion happens anywhere there is a soft (or non-durable) surface. Softer, siltier soils are prone to erosion, as are wet areas where there is a lot of mud. Often, hikers will step off the maintained trail if it is rutted and wet, forging a new parallel trail to the established trail; doing so tramples and kills vegetation, which leads to more erosion. Erosion happens on steep slopes if they are not properly drained. Also, hikers can cause erosion by cutting switchbacks instead of walking their full length. Basically this is just where a new path is cut by lots of people walking along it.
What are the five forces or erosion?
Wind erosion, liquid erosion, chemical/corrosive erosion, heat erosion, can't think of any more...
Name three human activities that can promote soil erosion?
Over cultivating fields though poor planning or excessive tilling.Over grazing rangeland with more livestock than the land can support.Clearing forests on steep slopes or with large clear cuts.
Is clayey or sandy soil more susceptible to erosion?
Sandy soil is more susceptible to erosion.
How are uniform slopes formed?
asked more chidi abra
How does the speed of flowing water affect erosion?
The faster the flow, the more erosion.
Does erosion create soil?
It's the other way around. Erosion takes soil away and removes it. Erosion is bad for the soil. The more erosion there is, the less soil there is.
