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Water, ice, wind, and gravity; the agents of erosion.

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Does the soil erode when a tree is removed?

Yes, it does because if a tree is planted it holds the soil and prevents soil erosion.


What soil would erode the fastest?

Sandy soil tends to erode the fastest due to its loose structure and lack of cohesion. The particles in sandy soil are easily detached and carried away by water or wind erosion processes.


What does it mean To erode soil?

To remove soil from where it was and move it somewhere else, for example by wind or water.


What forms when rock erode?

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How do animals like carabao erode the soil?

a carabao that plows a field carries soil on its feet as it moves :)


What would erode quicker soil or concreate?

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How do you use a spade to erode land?

To erode land with a spade, you can use it to loosen soil and create channels for water flow. By digging small trenches or furrows along the land, you can facilitate the movement of water, which can gradually erode the soil over time. Remember to consider the impact on the environment and erosion control measures to prevent excessive soil loss.


What bodies of water erode and move enormous amounts of soil and rock.?

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What will happen if the trees and plants covering the mountain where removed?

the soil will erode -JV


Are rivers able to erode and deposit land?

Yes they are. Water can erode the river banks - and carry the loose soil to other places - where it's deposited.


Why is wind an agent of erosion?

Wind can pick up small aggregates and soil particles and displace them in another soil series. Wind can also erode rocks by picking up particles of sand that then slowly erode at the exposed rocks.


What type of soil would erode the fastest wet soil or dry soil?

Wet soil would typically erode faster than dry soil because water can increase the weight of the soil particles, making them easier to be carried away by erosion agents like water flow or wind. Dry soil is usually more stable and cohesive, reducing the rate of erosion.