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Why does wind erosion occur faster in deserts than in places with a lot of plants?
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∙ 8y ago
Because the lack of vegetation/root bound plants and dry environment allows the wind at ground level to break down surface areas which are be their dry nature sandy or dusty
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Why does erosion occur faster in deserts than with a thick layer of vegetation?
Roots from the plants help to hold soil in place during periods of heavy rain.
Most soil erosion is caused by?
Deserts are eroded by rainwater run-off and the wind. Plants roots secure the soil around them, but other loose material quickly becomes eroded.
Why is a desert dry?
Because there is little to no water around. Therefore no plants etc To answer this question it's helpful to understand how deserts are formed. Deserts can be formed by wind erosion, rain shadows, etc..
What are some plants that grow in the deserts of Europe?
Europe does not have any deserts. It is too far north of the equator to have the level of heat to create deserts. There are hot and dry places, but no deserts.
How does erosion effect plants?
Erosion can wash away soil from plants and stunt their growth. Erosion can uproot plants and kill plants. On the other hand plants can help stop erosion.
What plants are found in African deserts?
The most common plants in deserts are cacti. These plants are able to go for long period of time without water and that is why they do well in deserts.
What areas or surfaces are effected by wind erosion?
All things exposed to the wind are prone to wind erosion. This includes buildings, hills, mountains, plains, deserts, anything. Areas protected most protected from wind erosion are areas with heavy plant growth. Plants take the brunt of the wind, and roots of the plants keep the soil and whatever other materials are in the ground in place.
How do humans interact with erosion?
Erosion is a natural process. Humans contribute to erosion when they clear an area of plants. Plants help to keep the soil in place through their roots. Humans can help to control erosion by planting hillsides and slopes with erosion control plants.
What state would not have native desert plants?
All the mainland states have deserts, and all have native plants. Tasmania has no deserts, so logically it has no native desert plants. However it may have plants, also found in deserts.
What plants are in the deserts or tundra in Romania?
Romania hasn't tundra and deserts.
What are the benefits of deserts?
the benefits are the plants (cacti) that grows only in deserts
What is the importance of deserts?
The importance of the deserts are..- Deserts are fertile for animals & plants. *Fertile: good place to live
