PPT-Objective 1: Explain soil erosion.

Anticipated Problem What is soil erosion I Soil erosion is the process by which soil is moved When soil is eroded it may become pollution in the water or air The land where it came from loses fertility Vegetation and other coverings help prevent soil erosion . Methods of soil conservation (ch3). The key aspects discussed in this chapter are:. Windbreaks. Contour ploughing. Stubble planting. Terraces. Stone walls. Reduce farming in dry weather. Windbreaks. Reforestation. in Poland. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the . Commision. cannot be held responsible for any use which may be of the information contained therein.. Chad Lentz. Why Care?. Removes valuable topsoil. Carries away expensive nutrients. Increase tillage costs to fix. Creates algae blooms and dead zones due to excess nutrients in waterways. Types of Erosion. degredation. is…... The decline in quality of and quantity of soil. It includes:. Erosion by wind and water. Biological . degredation. (loss of humus and plant life). Physical . degredation. (loss of structure, change in . Chapter 7. Section 7.1 Weathering. Weathering is the process by which rocks on or near Earth’s surface break down and change. . Erosion is the removal and transport of weathered material from one location to another.. Nancy . Rogel. Eddie . Guadarrama. . Outline. What is Soil Erosion. Types of Erosion. Factors Affecting Erosion Rates. Human Activities that increase Erosion Rates. How to Prevent Erosion. What is Soil Erosion. By the end of this section you will be able..... To name and explain the causes of soil erosion.. Describe in detail how human activities can cause soil erosion.. Name and explain the primary methods of soil conservation.. THK JAIN COLLEGE. WHAT IS SOIL EROSION. . Soil erosion is a type of soil degradation in which there is wearing away or displacement of the upper layer of soil (topsoil).. Soil erosion is a global threat in the current world scenario.. Unit: Soil Science Lesson . 7. Objectives. Define: soil quality, soil series, erosion. Describe two methods to assess soil quality. Create a model that represents signs of erosion. List and describe causes of erosion. DSE3T : Factor, Processes and Mitigation Soil Erosion Soil is the most precious gift of nature - Prime resource - for food, fodder etc. for food, fodder etc. It is the earth’s fragile covering t weathering and erosion. The process of weathering and erosion are the main forces behind landscape types. . However, they are not the only reason for a plain, plateau, or a mountain region to form. . Section 4:. Erosion. Erosion. – transporting weathered material, agents – gravity, wind, glacier, & water. Soil erosion major concern. Soil erodes faster than its made. Land use & climate affect S.E.. Soils. Precipitation. Vegetation. Surface Area. Slope Length. Slope Gradient. Surface Texture. Grayling. January 2022. 3. Factors that Influence Erosion. Goal of this section. :. Be able to name the erosion factors:. areas. : . facts. , . issues. , and . perspectives. Caring. . for. . Soil. – . Where. . Our. . Roots. . Grow. Outline. :. ->. Definitions. (focus on water . erosion. ). ->. Facts. /. examples.