Soil erosion by action of rain can be caused by all of the f…
Source: JAMB · 2023
Soil erosion by action of rain can be caused by all of the following except
Explanation
Aridity means very dry conditions with little rain, so it is not a cause of erosion by rain. Scanty vegetation, steep slopes and heavy tropical rainstorms all increase rain erosion.
Plant cover normally holds soil in place, so less cover means more erosion.
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