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The term "runoff" (precipitation that collects and then flows out of an area) is a major factor in erosion, not a preventive action.
Sometimes runoff can be limited, or otherwise prevented from carrying away soil (e.g. dams and sills that only let water over the top).
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What slows runoff rain water helping to prevent floods and erosion?
water shed
What slows runoff of rain water helping to prevent floods and erosion?
water shed
What can runoff cause?
Erosion.
What is erosion and how does it affect the lithosphere?
Erosin is just runoff! the runoff affect the lithosphere
Why do plants keep soil from eroding?
The roots of the plants keep the soil in place, and ground covers (clovers, grass) prevent runoff erosion.
Can plants roots cause erosion?
They help prevent erosion by controlling runoff.
What two farming methods help prevent soil erosion due to water runoff?
Contour plowing and terracing are the two main methods that farmers use to prevent soil erosion due to water runoff.
What slows runoff of rain water helping to prevent floods and erosion?
water shed
What slows runoff rain water helping to prevent floods and erosion?
water shed
What can runoff cause?
Erosion.
What is erosion and how does it affect the lithosphere?
Erosin is just runoff! the runoff affect the lithosphere
Why do plants keep soil from eroding?
The roots of the plants keep the soil in place, and ground covers (clovers, grass) prevent runoff erosion.
How does runoff impact erosion?
runoff is what causes erosion, because as the water runs down the slope it carries with it the particles of material that form the slope
How does runoff erode land?
water runoff causes erosion by beating the surface of the land
What does runoff do?
Runoff causes sheet erosion which means removing a thin sheet of topsoil.
What is the type of erosion created in a valley by the runoff of a large thunderstorm?
Gully Erosion
Which is not true about terraces?
Terraces are not primarily used for agricultural purposes. They are not built on sloping land to prevent soil erosion. Terraces do not typically reduce water runoff and prevent flooding.
