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Chapter 11: Problem 13

What are three major cultural practices that expose soil to the weather?

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The three major cultural practices that expose soil to the weather are overgrazing, deforestation, and uncontrolled burning.

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01

Identify Cultural Practice 1

Overgrazing: This practice involves the excessive use of vegetation by grazing. When livestock feed on the grass, they leave the soil exposed to the elements.
02

Identify Cultural Practice 2

Deforestation: This is the removal of forests and trees on a large scale. When trees are cut down and not replaced, the soil is left bare and exposed to the weather elements.
03

Identify Cultural Practice 3

Uncontrolled burning: Fire can remove vegetation cover, leaving the soil bare and exposed to elements such as rain, wind, and sun.

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