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In Biology / High School | 2014-11-25

Why is a raindrop a particularly damaging element to soil?

Asked by lilseanpatrick

Answer (3)

A rain drop can be a damaging element to soil because it can cause erosion due to the soil dislodging from the rain drops.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Raindrops are very effective in the removal of the topsoil . During rainfall, the raindrops strike the surface of the soil, as a result of which the soil particle are broken apart and are washed away from that place dislocating its nutrient particles that favors the growth and expansion of the plants. In simple words, it leads to the removal of the top soil, thereby losing the fertility of the soil.
Thus, raindrops are particularly damaging elements to the soil. ;

Answered by throwdolbeau | 2024-06-12

Raindrops cause damage to soil through rain splash erosion, where their impact dislodges soil particles, leading to erosion and loss of fertility. The process involves the initial force of raindrops breaking apart soil, followed by further detachment by additional raindrops. Environmental factors such as slope can worsen the effects of this erosion.
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Answered by throwdolbeau | 2024-10-09