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What destroys soil in the tropics?
Deforestation. When the trees are cut down and the soil is exposed to tropical rains erosion occurs and the soil is washed away
Does soil erosion cause acid rain?
Kinda-sorta. All rains can cause soil erosion, as it doesn't take much for running water to cut channels and move loose dirt about.
How does Terrace farming decrease soil erosion?
Terrace farming are step-like features. These step-like are usually cut out of mountainous areas. Using these method, it prevents rain from washing away soil, hence preventing soil erosion.
What happens to soil when rain forest is cut down?
The roots of trees keep the soil together. Therefore if the trees are cut down the soil grains are no longer held together by the roots which causes erosion to occur more easily.
Why do farmers cut terraces or furrows along hill slopes?
Terraces significantly reduce the rate of soil erosion on slopes.
What results when humans cut down forests and farmers over plant the land?
Erosion of soil
For what reason does Africa cut down forests?
Soil
What should you do to avoid soil erosion?
plant more trees and when you cut it replace it
What destroys soil in the tropics?
Deforestation. When the trees are cut down and the soil is exposed to tropical rains erosion occurs and the soil is washed away
Is it justified to cut trees for such project in order to meet the ever increasing demand in factories and for sheltertrees are being continously cut?
no
Does soil erosion cause acid rain?
Kinda-sorta. All rains can cause soil erosion, as it doesn't take much for running water to cut channels and move loose dirt about.
How can mining operations cause the destruction of forests?
Mining operations in forest areas have also contributed to the destruction of forests. Mining activities cause soil erosion, while mine wastes pollute bodies of water. Also the miners cut down lots of trees for space. :)) -Tomo-graphy xD
How does Terrace farming decrease soil erosion?
Terrace farming are step-like features. These step-like are usually cut out of mountainous areas. Using these method, it prevents rain from washing away soil, hence preventing soil erosion.
What happens to soil when rain forest is cut down?
The roots of trees keep the soil together. Therefore if the trees are cut down the soil grains are no longer held together by the roots which causes erosion to occur more easily.
Will there be more erosion when trees are cut down?
Yes as the trees intercept the rain before it hits the ground, without the trees soil erosion occurs and this can cause flooding.
When an entire forest is cut down what will happen to the soil?
Usually significant erosion will occur - with significant loss of topsoil.
How does deforestation cause pollution?
Deforestation cause l;and pollution because when we cut don the trees, the soil will become loose and soil erosion will take place.
