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Q: Why does soil erosion occur on steep slopes?
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What is done to reduce soil erosion on steep slopes?

Contour Farming


Why do steep slopes limit vegetation?

They don't hold water or soil efficiently. They're subject to increased erosion.


How can people reduce soil erosion on steep slopes?

people can reduce soil erosion by using less resources and polluting beause it makes the earth to be less dependent and then starts to fall apart and collaspe. This is not good for future events. There is another way called terracing whichs helps reduce erosion on steep slopes.


Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by?

Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by contour ploughing.


What are the different causes of soil erosion pertaining to steeps slopes and plateaus region and suggest remedial measures?

over grazing and not maintaing the soil properly can lead to soil errosion. in steep slopes the soil errosion can be more as when the water flows the soil can be erroded but it can be prvented by planting more and more trees


In terrain with steep hill slopes which crop and cultivation technique will minimize soil erosion?

In terrain with steep hills slopes the crop and cultivation technique that will minimize soil erosion are apples that land between the trees is planted in grass and not cultivates. The area were pedal soils most likely to be found are a moderately dry to semiarid grassland such as the western great plains.


What are terraced slopes?

Slopes that have been plowed with a soil, and erosion conservation technique called terracing.


How prevent soil erosion on hill slopes?

plant trees


Why soils don't form on steep slopes?

the soil gets washed down the steep slope and gathers at the bottom


Where does soil erosion mostly occur?

soil erosion mostly occur in hilly areas,coastal areas etc.


What did the Inca cut into steep slopes to keep soil from washing away?

Anal rape


Why do farmers cut terraces or furrows along hill slopes?

Terraces significantly reduce the rate of soil erosion on slopes.