Because they can absorb more rainwater, resulting in less surface runoff and sheet erosion, -grained soils erode at a slower rate than -grained soils. (Enter only one word per blank.)

What is one major cause of soil erosion? Group of answer choicesPlanting treesHeavy rainfallBuilding housesWalking on paths

How can planting trees help prevent soil erosion?Group of answer choicesTrees create more soilTrees block the sunlightTree roots hold the soil togetherTrees absorb all the water Flag question: Question 4Question 4Tips1 ptsWhich of the following about rocks is false? Group of answer choicesRocks have mineralsRocks undergo weatheringRocks have the same sizeRocks vary in shape and size

What is the effect on soil when it is subjected to lower levels of precipitation than evaporation of water?It is rich in soil moisture and adequate for plant growth.Water washes minerals downwards.Water is drawn upwards through the soil, dissolving minerals and taking them to the soil surface.It is able to hold on to nutrients better.

Angela and her sister visited a village and noticed that steps were cut into some slopes and grass was planted on them.The village chief mentioned that the grass was planted to help prevent soil erosion during heavy rains. Soil erosion occurs when the layers of soil wear away due to strong winds, hard rains and flowing water.How do the grasses help prevent soil erosions on the slopes?The ___________ of the grass hold the soil together. Thus, even if rainwater flows down the slopes, the soil will not get washed away.

Soil, during shearing, can behave like a dense soil or a loose soil. What factorsaffect these behaviours?