51.8.1 - Soil erosion due to high-velocity surface drains
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What is soil erosion?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil in heavy rain.
Name a method to prevent soil erosion.
💡 Hint: What can vegetation do near water?
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What is the primary risk associated with high-velocity surface drains?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water flows too quickly.
True or False: Buffer strips help to reduce soil erosion.
💡 Hint: What function do plants serve near water bodies?
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You are tasked with designing a drainage system in an area prone to heavy rainfall. What strategies would you employ to minimize the risk of soil erosion?
💡 Hint: Think of methods to slow down water and protect soil.
Analyze a case where soil erosion has disrupted an agricultural region. What key factors contributed to this issue and how would you address them?
💡 Hint: Look for patterns in erosion and the role of vegetation.
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