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11 why does deforestation increase the chance of erosion?
trees prohibit the breakdown of large rocks
trees hold the soil in place
trees block out the sunlight which increases the breakdown of rock
trees absorb the water from acid rain
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Brief Explanations
Trees have roots that bind soil particles together, preventing them from being easily washed or blown away. Without trees (due to deforestation), soil is more vulnerable to erosion.
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Trees hold the soil in place