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Q: What was the estimated topsoil that was blown off the southern plains?
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both, in the northern parts of Ohio there are flat plains, but in the southern parts there rolling hills and in some places even full blown mountains.


How much topsoil was blown away in 1935?

78.4 grams


Why is land problem a problem?

because it decreases the fertility of the soil as the topsoil gets blown or washed away.


How does defrostation affect topsoil?

Deforestation can affect topsoil in two significant ways. First leaves and branches that fall from trees as well as fallen trees themselves decompose. This decomposed matter is a major component of topsoil. If an area is deforested then much less new topsoil will be formed. Secondly, when an area is deforested wind and rain can cause the unprotected topsoil to be blown or washed away.


How did the dust bowl affect the lands?

the dust bowl affected many crops. They were unable to grow because all the topsoil was blown away.


In which area is the topsoil most likely to be thickest?

Topsoil naturally builds up over long periods, but can be blown or washed away. Areas with deeper topsoil are not subject to these types of erosion, and may have a very long history of vegetation (such as centuries of forest cover) which has caused the buildup, or be in an area that catches a lot of wind or water borne soil.


Is fertilizer renewable?

Fertile is renewable albeit at a very slow rate. It can take up to one thousand years to renew one inch of topsoil that is washed or blown away.


How can a row of trees help conserve soil?

Trees planted close together are often used to block wind and in doing so, prevent topsoil from being blown away.


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Dry period On the Great Plains during the 1930's in which there was a large amount soil erosion by the wind?

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