This article throws light upon the fourteen important variables used for estimating wind erosion. Some of the variables are: 1. Soil Erodibility, I 2. Knoll Erodibility, Is 3. Surface Crust Stability, Fs 4. Soil Ridge Roughness, Kr 5. Velocity of Erosive Wind, V 6. Soil Surface Moisture, M 7. Distance Across the Field, Df 8. […]
Estimating Wind Erosion: 14 Variables
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Controlling Erosion of Soil by Water: 9 Biological Methods
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This article throws light upon the top nine biological methods for controlling soil erosion caused by water. The biological methods are: 1. Contouring 2. Strip Cropping 3. Mulching 4. Crop Rotation 5. Fertilization and Maintenance of Soil Fertility 6. Cropping Systems 7. Stream Bank Control 8. Silt Retention Dam 9. Farm Ponds. Biological Method # […]
Soil Erosion Caused by Water
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Soil Erosion Caused by Water 2. Factors Affecting Soil Erosion Caused By Water 3. Conservation Measures. Types of Soil Erosion Caused by Water: Soil erosion caused by water may be of the following kinds: (i) Splash erosion: The raindrops which fall at an approximate […]