What is the impact of water and wind on bare soil? Define and describe the process of erosion in detail.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Water erosion breaks up the structure of the soil and clogs pores, which decreases infiltration and aeration. this results in increased runoff wind erosion which slowly takes away particles, starting with the smallest and lightest until there is nothing left but sand-- like a desert.

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