Question

The image below shows people using sandbags as a means to contain a rapidly rising river. Which process of soil erosion is being prevented by the activity shown below? (2 points)
Photograph of people placing sandbags along the shore of a river.

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Wind

Gravity

Glaciers

Moving water

Answer 1

Answer:

Erosion: is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.  A similar process, weathering, breaks down or dissolves rock, but does not involve movement.Erosion is the opposite of deposition, the geological process in which earthen materials are deposited, or built up, on a landform. Most erosion is performed by liquid water, wind, or ice .  Liquid water is the major agent of erosion on Earth. Rain, rivers, floods, lakes, and the ocean carry away bits of soil and sand and slowly wash away the sediment.

Public domains:VegetationThe simplest and most natural way toprevent erosion is through planting vegetation. Plants establish root systems, which stabilizes soiland prevents soil erosion. Geotextiles: Using geotextiles is an effective method because it also stabilizes soi .

People placing sandbags along the shore of a river:

The use of sandbags is a simple, but effective way to prevent or reduce floodwater damage. Properly filled and placed sandbags can act as a barrier to divert moving water around, instead of through, buildings. ... Tied sandbags are generally easier to handle and stockpile.

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