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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8 Main Types of Water Erosion
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This article throws light upon the eight main types of water erosion. The types are: 1. Splash Erosion 2. Rill Erosion 3. Gully Erosion 4. Slip Erosion 5. Stream Bank Erosion 6. Sea-Shore Erosion. Water Erosion: Type # 1. Splash Erosion: Falling raindrops splash soil. Raindrops fall at a speed of about 20 miles per […]
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 […]