Three factors that increase soil erosion?

Answer 1

The rate of erosion is very important to farmers and soil scientists. Retaining our soils and protecting them from washing away is a major problem worldwide. Some of the factors affecting erosion are;

Porosity of the soil - void spaces for water to collect

induration of the soil - how hard it is,

density of ground cover - modifies the impact of rain drops

slope degree - how steep are the hills where the soil is

length of slope - this causes an increase in momentum of flowing water

velocity of running water - water's ability to move soil increases rapidly with speed of flow.

degree of saturation of the soil - the more saturated a soil the more likely soil grains are to move.

For additional information of a practical nature consult the "Federal Soil and Water Conservation Service" in the USA. Also check under "Geomorphology" in your library or on-line.

wind, gravity, water

Answer 2

Factors that affect the rate of soil erosion are water, and human activities that remove natural vegetation, such as farming, logging, and construction, have greatly accelerated erosion.

Answer 3

rocks or grass can decrease erosion of soil

Answer 4

Coal mining and artificial sections of energy (power plants), etc...

Answer 5

uv levels, precipitation amount, and wind intensity are a few factors.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Gravity, runoff water, and glaciers

Answer 8

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