Erosion by removal of vegetation
Erosion by removal of vegetation involves the relationship between agriculture and erosion, where, by removing specific vegetation from an area, erosion will occur. This is due to the fact that agricultural-related vegetation's roots can create a barrier to prevent the erosion of an area. The process follows as such: First, vegetation grows in an area with a general slope. The roots of these trees and plants drive deep into the earth, stoppering itself in the ground. This prevent erosion from sweeping away rocks and dirt. However, due to some event (i.e. dust storm, human activity), some of the vegetation leaves the premise. This allows erosion to come in and move past the damaged agricultural barrier. In the picture on the right, there is visual evidence as to where the vegetation used to reside.
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