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erosion..it ware's down the soil and whenever floods come in mudslides are possible

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What ranching practices contributes to soil erosion?

overgrazing a live stock


Are agriculture cultivation forest harvesting and overgrazing positive effects on soil?

the answer is FALSE. Hope that I helped :)


How does overgrazing cause soil erosion?

Overgrazing is the act of allowing animals to repeatedly go back to the same plants over a short period of time--generally without any significant amount of rest or recovery--forcing those plants to reduce root or below-ground biomass and above-ground biomass. Overgrazing is a factor of time and poor management, so while overgrazing is bad, severe overgrazing is what will guarantee significant soil erosion and loss in plant and soil health.Severe overgrazing is when plants are grazed so close to the ground that soil is exposed. When soil is exposed, it has greater potential to be blown or washed away by winds and rain, respectively. Severe overgrazing can be caused by any grazing domestic animal species, however it should be noted species like horses and sheep are the worst contenders because of their dextrous lips enabling their teeth to get closer to the soil surface.Note as well that overgrazing, severe or not is actually not the worst cause of soil erosion. With overgrazing plants are still rooted to the ground and still anchoring most of the soil to the earth. However with crop production, particularly conventional tillage where soil is exposed prior to seeding and tilling after harvest, no soil is being anchored down by any plants so it is much easier for the winds and rain to take it and carry it away to areas where it will never return.Just like with better managed grazing practices where animal movements are controlled and pastures are divided into paddocks to allow for more rest, crop fields can be better managed with no-till cropping or reducing the amount of tillage done. For instance, fields don't need to be tilled up almost immediately after harvest, they can be left fallow over winter and tilled somewhat lightly before seeding. It should be noted that we cannot preventall forms of soil erosion, but we can create better management practices to reduce it.


What human activities can lead to soil erosion?

Human acivities such as;Bush burning,bush clearing,overgrazing by animals and so on.


The effect of soil type on grass growth?

the effect is what type of soil you get.

Related questions

What effect has the herding of animals had on sahel?

Overgrazing has destroyed the plants that hold the soil in place.


What was the significant of overgrazing?

Soil depletion and erosion.


Whatresulst from overgrazing in semiarid regions?

soil compaction


What ranching practices contributes to soil erosion?

overgrazing a live stock


What effect has drought and overgrazing had on west Africa?

Drought and overgrazing has had such a detrimental effect on west Africa in many ways such as lessening the food supply for all the natives living in that area.


What are Three cultural practices that expose soil to weather?

deforestation, overcultivation, and overgrazing.


How does the overgrazing affect the environment?

Overgrazing is the act of an animal going back and regrazing the same plant[s] within a short period of time (i.e., the same day or week), which negatively affects the growth of the plant not only above ground but below ground as well. Overgrazing especially affects the root system in that it makes plants develop shallower root systems instead of deep, fibrous ones with proper, controlled grazing and best recovery and rest periods. Thus, overgrazing damages the soil and soil structure by compacting the soil to the point where it is impermeable to water. Lack of vegetation exposes the soil which may lead to soil erosion, and eventually desertification. Not only does overgrazing damage soil and soil structure, it also kills off the plants, which ultimately is what leads to erosion and desertification. Overgrazing, in most cases and for most people who talk about overgrazing, is caused mainly by irresponsible and unsustainable grazing management. However what may be irresponsible and unsustainable grazing for some is not for others. Thus the term "overgrazing" should be used very carefully in converse about environmental issues.


Are agriculture cultivation forest harvesting and overgrazing positive effects on soil?

the answer is FALSE. Hope that I helped :)


In effort to keep the amount of grazing land to a minimum farmers often end up overgrazing grasslands What is a problem that arises from overgrazing?

It takes plants and weeds from the ground which hold the soil and water in place.


1 Name at least three methods of soil conservation and regeneration that help to minimize erosion and promote sustainable soil use?

we can prevent soil erosion by: afforestation checking overgrazing (by animals)


How does overgrazing cause soil erosion?

Overgrazing is the act of allowing animals to repeatedly go back to the same plants over a short period of time--generally without any significant amount of rest or recovery--forcing those plants to reduce root or below-ground biomass and above-ground biomass. Overgrazing is a factor of time and poor management, so while overgrazing is bad, severe overgrazing is what will guarantee significant soil erosion and loss in plant and soil health.Severe overgrazing is when plants are grazed so close to the ground that soil is exposed. When soil is exposed, it has greater potential to be blown or washed away by winds and rain, respectively. Severe overgrazing can be caused by any grazing domestic animal species, however it should be noted species like horses and sheep are the worst contenders because of their dextrous lips enabling their teeth to get closer to the soil surface.Note as well that overgrazing, severe or not is actually not the worst cause of soil erosion. With overgrazing plants are still rooted to the ground and still anchoring most of the soil to the earth. However with crop production, particularly conventional tillage where soil is exposed prior to seeding and tilling after harvest, no soil is being anchored down by any plants so it is much easier for the winds and rain to take it and carry it away to areas where it will never return.Just like with better managed grazing practices where animal movements are controlled and pastures are divided into paddocks to allow for more rest, crop fields can be better managed with no-till cropping or reducing the amount of tillage done. For instance, fields don't need to be tilled up almost immediately after harvest, they can be left fallow over winter and tilled somewhat lightly before seeding. It should be noted that we cannot preventall forms of soil erosion, but we can create better management practices to reduce it.


What is a problem that arises from overgrazing?

It takes plants and weeds from the ground which hold the soil and water in place. This can lead to erosion