15 Questions
What is the most common cause of erosion?
Water
Which type of erosion moves soil slowly and can affect objects within the soil?
Creep
What triggers landslides according to the text?
Earthquakes
Which type of erosion happens quickly and down a steep hill?
Landslide
In what type of areas does creep typically take place?
Areas with gentle slopes
What can heavy rains falling in a normally dry area mixed with clay-rich soil cause?
Mudflows
What can happen when clay-rich soil becomes saturated with water according to the text?
Slump
What is the process where wind blows small, fine soil particles through the air?
Deflation
Which factor contributes to soil erosion as mentioned in the text?
Excessive tilling and deforestation
What practice involves keeping stalks or cover crops in the field over winter to hold the soil in place?
No-till farming
What program provides financial assistance for land use practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Which practice involves planting trees or shrubs to create a windbreak and protect soil from wind erosion?
Shelterbelts
What is the name of the ability of land to support plant growth based on slope, soil type, and other characteristics?
Land Capability
Which factor contributes to water pollution when carried by soil into nearby streams or rivers?
Animal waste, fertilizers, or pesticides in the soil
Why is it important to follow guidelines based on land capability?
To prevent excess soil erosion on lands unsuitable for cultivation
Learn about the process of soil erosion, whether it be through wind, water, or gravity. Explore how landslides can be triggered and the slow movements like creep that also contribute to erosion.
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