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How does vegetation protect the ground surface from erosion?
Jstallworth
by taking in much of the water that woulld other wise run off
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Why do you think wind erosion occurs at a faster rate in deserts than in places with thick layer of vegetation covering ground?
In damp areas with thick vegetation, there isn't as much sand or dust on the surface to be picked up and carried by the wind.
Do surface water and ground water both cause erosion and deposition?
YES
What is the difference between runoffs and sheet erosion?
Sheet erosion is a type of surface water, and runoff is any water that does not soak into the ground.
We the people are three ways that people have changed the land in your country?
one way people have removed is overgrazing and it results in erosion because there is less vegetation covering the ground.
If vegetation is removed what happens to the soil?
It becomes much more susceptible to erosion.
How do you change the amount of erosion?
By increasing the amount of vegetation in the ground
Why do you think wind erosion occurs at a faster rate in deserts than in places with thick layer of vegetation covering ground?
In damp areas with thick vegetation, there isn't as much sand or dust on the surface to be picked up and carried by the wind.
Do surface water and ground water both cause erosion and deposition?
YES
Will Runoff will increase as vegetation in the area decreases?
Yes, runoff is likely to increase as vegetation in the area decreases. Vegetation plays a crucial role in absorbing and slowing down rainfall, allowing water to infiltrate into the ground. Without vegetation, more water will run off the surface, leading to increased runoff. This can result in higher risks of flooding and erosion.
How does ice erosion effect Earth's surface?
It doesnt effect the earths surface, it affects the the earth surface by expanding cracks in the ground.
What are the environmental impacts in quarrying?
Gravel pits affect the environment is many ways. Unless the land is reclaimed, erosion is a major concern along with ground and surface water contamination, dust contamination, and damage to the local wildlife and vegetation.
What is the difference between runoffs and sheet erosion?
Sheet erosion is a type of surface water, and runoff is any water that does not soak into the ground.
Why does the taiga biome have such a spongy surface?
The taiga biome has such a spongy surface from the weather slowing down decompisition which makes the vegetation on the ground have a spongy surface.
Does surface water and ground water cause erosion and deposition?
no because Groundwater does little to contribute to mechanical erosion. However, it can significantly erode chemically
Why does wind erosion occur faster in deserts than in places with a lot of plants?
Because the lack of vegetation/root bound plants and dry environment allows the wind at ground level to break down surface areas which are be their dry nature sandy or dusty
Why does ground water have a shorter residence than it did 100 years ago?
Ground water has a shorter residence than it did 100 years ago due to erosion. Erosion is the process in which soil and rock are removed from the ground surface by the elements such as wind and rain.
How would water infiltration be affected by replanting vegetation?
By replanting vegetation, the speed of precipitation is reduced, giving the ground more time to absorb the water which would be stored on Earth's surface.
