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Why can a heavy rain shower cause a large amount of erosion in a desert area?
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There is a lack of vegetation
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The principal cause of erosion and transportation of sediment in a desert environment is?
Wind.
How does erosion cause fire?
Erosion does not cause fire
Which part of the water cycle might cause erosion?
Precipitation will cause erosion. If you are counting collection as part of the water cycle, that can cause erosion, too, as the water moves over the ground.
What does erosion cause?
Erosion causes the movement of material from one place to another.
What is the composition of desert pavement?
Desert pavement is defined as a surface layer of closely packed or cemented pebbles, rock fragments, etc., from which fine material has been removed by the wind in arid regions. Wind erosion is the cause.
In a desert would it erode if it rained?
Yes, heavy rains can cause erosion in a desert.
The principal cause of erosion and transportation of sediment in a desert environment is?
Wind.
What might cause large amounts of erosion to occur quickly?
A flood might cause a large amount of erosion.
What are the causes of soil erosion in the Philippines?
Over-cultivation is the biggest cause of soil erosion in the Philippines. A secondary cause is the amount of rainfall the country receives.
What are important erosional agent in deserts?
Both wind and water cause erosion in the desert. Water has the greatest effect.
How does speed of water in a river affect its ability to cause erosion?
The faster the speed of water in a river the more erosion is causes. The slower the water the less amount of erosion it causes.
How the perennial supply of water damage farmland?
To much water can cause water logging. water table rises. The water evaporates and cause silinity.
How does rain cause erosion?
Rainfall can cause erosion both when the rain hits the surface of the Earth, called splash erosion, and when raindrops accumulate and flow like small streams. Rivers - Rivers can create a significant amount of erosion over time. They break up particles along the river bottom and carry them downstream.
Can a rock cause a erosion?
No, sand, wind, and water can cause erosion.
What is the biggest cause of erosion?
The biggest cause of erosion is wind and water.
How does a person cause soil erosion?
how does a person cause a soil erosion
Can valleys cause erosion?
A valley itself cannot cause erosion, but can be hugely affected by erosion. Usually Valley erosion is caused by glaciers, a common agent of erosion.
