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Wind erosion occurs at a faster rate in deserts than in places with a thick layer of vegetation covering the ground why do you think this is the case?
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Why do you think wind erosion occurs at a faster rate in deserts than in places with thick layer of vegetation covering ground?
In damp areas with thick vegetation, there isn't as much sand or dust on the surface to be picked up and carried by the wind.
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.
How does the speed of flowing water affect erosion?
The faster the flow, the more erosion.
How does steepness of slopes affect erosion?
Erosion is driven by the movement of water, or water flow. The steeper the slope, the faster water will flow. The faster water flows, the quicker erosion occurs.
Compared to the past rates of soil erosion are?
faster
Why do you think wind erosion occurs at a faster rate in deserts than in places with thick layer of vegetation covering ground?
In damp areas with thick vegetation, there isn't as much sand or dust on the surface to be picked up and carried by the wind.
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.
Why does wind erosion occur faster in deserts than in places with a lot of plants?
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
How does the speed of flowing water affect erosion?
The faster the flow, the more erosion.
Why are soil erosion rates faster today than in the past?
Faster
How does steepness of slopes affect erosion?
Erosion is driven by the movement of water, or water flow. The steeper the slope, the faster water will flow. The faster water flows, the quicker erosion occurs.
Is erosion faster than deposition?
Yes
Why erosion is faster in a very dry ground?
erosion is faster in a very dry ground because there is no enough moisture in the soil to hold it, thus allowing the wind to carry the top soil, then erosion happens....
Is a river erosion faster than a wave erosion?
It depends how fast the wave and river speed are.
Compared to the past rates of soil erosion are?
faster
What makes erosion happen faster?
the velocity of the erosional agent in cases of erosion being caused by agents like wind
Faster wind speeds would increase wind erosion?
Yes they can.
