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How do the increase of vegetation prevents soil erosion?

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Vegetation prevents erosion in several different ways. First, the roots of plants hold the soil in place and keep it from washing away in rainstorms. Second, vegetation provides ground cover which keeps hard rain from washing away soil. Third, trees provide windbreaks which keep high winds from blowing away top soil. read more

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