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What is the most common cause of erosion?
What is the most common cause of erosion?
- Wind
- Gravity
- Water (correct)
- Creep
Which type of erosion moves soil slowly and can affect objects within the soil?
Which type of erosion moves soil slowly and can affect objects within the soil?
- Slump
- Water erosion
- Creep (correct)
- Landslide
What triggers landslides according to the text?
What triggers landslides according to the text?
- Earthquakes (correct)
- Wind
- Slump
- Water
Which type of erosion happens quickly and down a steep hill?
Which type of erosion happens quickly and down a steep hill?
In what type of areas does creep typically take place?
In what type of areas does creep typically take place?
What can heavy rains falling in a normally dry area mixed with clay-rich soil cause?
What can heavy rains falling in a normally dry area mixed with clay-rich soil cause?
What can happen when clay-rich soil becomes saturated with water according to the text?
What can happen when clay-rich soil becomes saturated with water according to the text?
What is the process where wind blows small, fine soil particles through the air?
What is the process where wind blows small, fine soil particles through the air?
Which factor contributes to soil erosion as mentioned in the text?
Which factor contributes to soil erosion as mentioned in the text?
What practice involves keeping stalks or cover crops in the field over winter to hold the soil in place?
What practice involves keeping stalks or cover crops in the field over winter to hold the soil in place?
What program provides financial assistance for land use practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
What program provides financial assistance for land use practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Which practice involves planting trees or shrubs to create a windbreak and protect soil from wind erosion?
Which practice involves planting trees or shrubs to create a windbreak and protect soil from wind erosion?
What is the name of the ability of land to support plant growth based on slope, soil type, and other characteristics?
What is the name of the ability of land to support plant growth based on slope, soil type, and other characteristics?
Which factor contributes to water pollution when carried by soil into nearby streams or rivers?
Which factor contributes to water pollution when carried by soil into nearby streams or rivers?
Why is it important to follow guidelines based on land capability?
Why is it important to follow guidelines based on land capability?
