Why are plants needed to prevent erosion?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Soil sitting alone is loose and can be succeptable to erosion by wind or water that runs over it. Plants have roots that compact the soil and hold it in place. The more plants, the more roots, the less erosion there is.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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Do all plants prevent erosion?

No, only Lemon Grass and Blue Juniper prevent erosion.

What do plants prevent when they hold the soil with their roots?

They prevent Erosion

What kinds of plants that can prevent soil erosion?

clover

What is one way plants prevent erosion?

roots

Can plants roots cause erosion?

They help prevent erosion by controlling runoff.

What do plants prevent by holding the soil with roots?

soil erosion.

How do the roots of plants cause wearthering?

they don't-they help prevent erosion

Which of the following is not an agent of erosion?

Plants are not typically considered agents of erosion. Instead, they can help prevent erosion by stabilizing soil with their roots.

How do you prevent Erosion and Deposition?

by planting plants and trees over the effected soil.

How do plants prevent soil erosion?

Plant roots hold the soil together to prevent it from being carried away.

What types of plants are recommended to prevent soil erosion but will also allow a view?

ROSES

What roles do seedless vascular plants play in the environment?

they help prevent soil erosion