Question

What do you mean by afforestation?How can it prevent soil erosion?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Afforestation means planting trees. As we know, the roots of the trees help to hold the soil layer firmly,it is evident that it helps not to make the soil loose and prevents erosion. Thus, by planting more and more trees, the top layer of the soil becomes less prone to erosion by wind, water or anything likely.

Answer 2

Answer:

Planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Explanation: It can prevent soil erosion because trees hold soil together and dose not let it move with the wind.