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Vegetation prevents erosion in several different ways. First, the roots of plants hold the soil in place and keep it from washing away in rainstorms. Second, vegetation provides ground cover which keeps hard rain from washing away soil. Third, trees provide windbreaks which keep high winds from blowing away top soil. Thus, it is important to have farmers use no-till farming techniques. It is also important to replant the trees planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s which provided the windbreaks that helped stop the dust bowls in the United States.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe movement of plant roots create Poles or holes in the soil which make water movement easily instead of the water running throught to carry soil particles.
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∙ 14y agoYes. They can also help protect the soil with leaves to prevent precipitation striking the soil with enough force to dislodge it.
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How do plant roots help to prevent wind erosion?
Plant roots help to hold soil and rock in place. :)
Do plant roots help prevent erosion?
Yes, because the roots keep the soil from moving.
What can we do to help prevent soil erosion?
plant more trres, the trees roots will help less erosion by holding the soil
How does roots help the environment?
Plant roots hold soil in place to prevent wind and water erosion.
What does a the roots do for a plant?
There are many things a plants roots do for an ecosystem. Plants roots help prevent erosion of soil for example.
What can be done in agriculture to help prevent erosion?
You can plant small plants or grass to stop the erosion. The roots will hold the soil in place. Make sure you have a plant with long roots to do this. More...reduce tillage
How can you help prevent erosion?
plant more trees, flowers & grasses so that we can help prevent erosion
Can plants roots cause erosion?
They help prevent erosion by controlling runoff.
What are some ways to reduce water erosion?
One way to help prevent water erosion is to plant plants.The plant's roots will help hold the soil together, the smaller the are the better the dirt is held together.
How do the roots of plants cause wearthering?
they don't-they help prevent erosion
How do cover crops help prevent soil erosion?
Crops hold the soil together with their roots, therefor preventing soil erosion.
How can you help prevent erosion by flowing water?
plant trees
