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1. Why is soil erosion relatively less in dense forests as compared to barren, open fields?

User Kmek
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the roots of the trees keep the soil in place opposed to a barren landscape that has little to no plants to keep the soil in place

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Because the deep roots of big trees hold the soil and don't let it slip away simply by rain or wind.

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