They don't hold water or soil efficiently. They're subject to increased erosion.
Steep slopes limit vegetation on account of-1. Limited soil and humus
2. Limited moisture and
3. Limited sun shine
Why do steep slopes limit vegetation?short answer
by planting vegetation
Plant vegetation
terracing grows some vegetation which helps slow down erosion
Slopes that are dangerously high and/or steep.
Usually, stairs are built with steep slopes only if there isn't enough room to build them with milder slopes.
HABITAT Often nests on steep, rough terrain with little or no vegetation, including lava flows and scree slopes
steep slopes
A mountain is a high, uplifted area with steep slopes. Mountains are large elevated area that rises from level ground. They are large and steep hills.
fear of stairs or steep slopes
Most mountains have slopes, but some aren't very steep.
Soil can be washed off steep slopes by rain water, unless covered in binding grasses and other vegetation.
Broad platforms cut into steep slopes used for planting crops are terraces.