Why is minimizing soil erosion important?
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Did you ever stop to think about how important soil is to your daily life? If all of the soil, or even just the top layer of soil, in your area was suddenly washed away, there would be no medium for crops to grow.
Did you ever stop to think about how important soil is to your daily life? If all of the soil, or even just the top layer of soil, in your area was suddenly washed away, there would be no medium for crops to grow.And, think about the areas that would receive the washed away soil. These areas would be clogged up with the sediment that could block drainage canals and cause flooding. These areas could also experience a disruption to their ecosystems and diminished water quality. So, it's important to hold soil in its place, yet soil erosion, which is the wearing away of topsoil, does happen. In this lesson, you will learn about the specific effects of soil erosion and measures that can be taken to prevent it.