In most forests, which component of the ecosystem provides the primary protection against soil erosion by water, the tree canopy, tree roots, or leaf litter? Certain soil properties generally make...

In most forests, which component of the ecosystem provides the primary protection against soil erosion by water, the tree canopy, tree roots, or leaf litter?

Certain soil properties generally make land susceptible to erosion by wind or erosion by water. List four properties that characterize soils highly susceptible to wind erosion. Indicate which two of these properties should also characterize soils highly susceptible to water erosion, and which two should not.