what is soil erosion? what are the methods of preventing soil erosion?
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Soil erosion is the displacement of the upper layer of soil, it is one form of soil degradation. This natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive agents, that is, water, ice, snow, air, plants, animals, and humans.
The four most common soil erosion prevention methods are vegetation, geotextiles, mulch, and retaining walls. Preventing soil erosion is critical in protecting your property and exposed soil, whether from wind, weather, running water, and even the after-affects of forest fire.
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1) SOIL EROSION IS THE CARRYING AWAY OF TOPSOIL DUE TO PHYSICAL FACTORS LIKE SLOPE OF THE LAND,WIND,FLOODS,LANDSLIDES AND OTHER FACTORS LIKE DEFORESTATION ,OVERGRAZING ETC.
2) THE METHODS OF PREVENTING SOIL EROSION ARE--
- PLANTING OF TREES IN LARGE AREAS OR AFFORESTATION IS A VERY EFFECTIVE METHOD TO PREVENT SOIL EROSION.
- ON STEEP MOUNTAIN SLOPES , TERRACE FARMING SHOULD BE PRACTISED.
- CROP ROTATION CAN ALSO BE DONE
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