Upload NowThis article throws light upon the six main factors affecting soil erosion by water. The factors are: 1. Rainfall 2. Slope of the Land 3. Vegetation 4. Tillage 5. Nature of the Soil 6. Presence of High Water Table. Factor # 1. Rainfall: Precipitation is the most forceful factor causing soil erosion. Raindrop impact exerts […]
Soil Erosion by Water
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Management of Land Eroded by Water
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After reading this article you will learn about the biological and mechanical methods for the management of land eroded by water. A. Biological Method: I. Agronomial method, and II. Agrostological method. I. Agronomical Method: 1. Growing Cover Crops: Sod-like crops, such as grass, sannhemp, berseem, groundnut offer excellent soil protection against erosion by water. Such […]
Wind Erosion: Factors, Types and Control
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After reading this article you will learn about Wind Erosion:- 1. Factors Affecting Wind Erosion 2. Mechanism and Types of Wind Erosion 3. Control. Factors Affecting Wind Erosion: Susceptibility to wind erosion is related rather definitely to the moisture content of soils. Wet soils do not blow. Soil erosion by wind occurs under dry conditions […]