Based on your data, which type of soil do you think is best for agriculture? Explain your answer. Loam would be the best kind of soil to plant crops in because it is permeable but it takes low amounts of water to irrigate the soil. Farmers often have problems with soil erosion when they clear their fields after the growing season. Soil type is one factor that influences erosion.
Task 1: Geography and the Development/Diffusion of Human Societies Part A Mesopotamia was the region of land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers were significant geographic features that shaped the development of Mesopotamia. Both rivers had a significant impact on the region’s agriculture. For example, the land between the two rivers was fertile and good for growing crops. Regularly, melting snow and rain from the nearby mountain ranges would swell both rivers.
The sweet potato industry, although a high value industry, is becoming increasingly competitive. This underlines the importance of efficiency in minimising the loss of valuable soil. Large amounts of rainfall can result in the loss of soil on cultivated farmland. The loss of soil does not just affect the farmers it also affects the community The aim of the project was to increase awareness of soil health and to develop the best soil management practices for the Cudgen plateau. Figure [ 2 ] Water Way On the Cudgen Plateau, three adjoining landholders implemented soil conservation measures and strategies.
III Name the following : 1. Two agents of weathering. 2. The uppermost layer of soil. 3.
The people present in the region started to transition from their nomadic lifestyles to agricultural lifestyles because of the surety and safety the rivers gave in providing farmable land to produce ample food. As more and more people settled in the region, urbanization and surplus occurred. No longer was the society farming to solely support itself, but it was able to export and interact with surrounding societies. The rivers provided the necessary elements for abundant agricultural growth which in turn allowed for the society to grow beyond focusing on basic needs for survival and develop to create political structure and develop artistically. (Kreis,
America’s Roots The Native Americans are the backbone for the American existence.Without the Native Americans, the Europeans would not have had the resources needed to be successful in America. The Native Americans played an essential role in America becoming a nation because they taught the colonists the necessary tools needed to live in America such as growing crops, understanding the terrain, and using hunting systems. To begin, the Native Americans learned how to grow their own crops. Growing crops was important because it provided a source of food. It also gave them the ability to teach others how to grow crops so they can live in America without starving.
Boscastle stands on the confluence of the River Jordan and the River Valency so there was an exceptional amount of water passing through the village. The steepness of the valley’s structure is a major physical factor as the rainwater falling on the hills travelled extremely quickly into the valley because of it. The shape of the valley also meant the rainwater was concentrated into a narrow space from the surrounding areas. Due to this there was an increase in run-off speed and discharge. This lead to the river channel in the village itself not being able to hold enough water and ascending from this, the flood later occurred.
In the event of water mains rupturing and a loss of pressure, it may also become difficult to stop the spread of a fire once it has started. For example, “more deaths in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake were caused by fire than by the earthquake itself” (Dimley, 2000 p. 29). Another problem with earthquakes is soil liquefaction. Soil liquefaction occurs because of the shaking from an earthquake. Water-saturated granular material (such as sand) temporarily loses its strength and transforms from a solid to a liquid.
The method of hydraulic fracturing has substantially increased as classical petroleum gas extraction is on the decline. The process of fracking has induced heavy concerns. Scientists have been led to believe that by digging deep into the Earth's surface numerous concerns may arise. Many U.S states that have been experimenting with fracking have experienced higher frequencies of earth quakes over the years. Furthermore, the influx of chemicals brought deep into the ground for extraction purposes have mixed with ground water, leading to lethal contamination of local drinking water.
They are creating problems to create a more sustainable society but it can be corrected. Over-cultivation is cultivating repeatedly and growing crop faster than the soil can regenerate, and this cost the quality and productivity of the soil. The first step in over-cultivation is plowing to control