Month: December 2020

Ways in which vegetation protect soil from being eroded Decayed vegetation matter provides humus  which binds the soil particles together Plant roots carry  surface moisture into the ground Plant cover breaks the force of wind and rainfall The rate of infiltration  of rain water soil is increased by vegetation cover

Similarities Softwood forests in both countries experience the problems of pests and diseases, fires, soil erosion, and overexploitation. Softwood forest products are similar e.g. sawn timber, wood pulp, paper, poles, etc. Softwood forests in both countries grow in places with heavy rainfall, cool temperatures, heavy rainfall, and rugged terrain. Forest products earn foreign exchange in …

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VULCANICITY is a process through which molten rocks (magma) are intruded within the earth’s crust or extruded onto the earth’s surface. Vulcanicity is aided by the process of faulting which forms cracks in the earth’s crust through which magma escapes. When magma is intruded within the earth’s crust, it cools down and solidifies to form …

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The following are disadvantages of solar energy Can not be used to run heavy machinery. Tapping equipment e.g. solar panels is expensive to buy. The batteries which it’s stored in are cumbersome to carry around. It fluctuates in various seasons throughout the year. Large numbers of solar panels are required to produce useful amounts of …

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The following are the importance of Energy : For domestic use e.g. wood and charcoal for cooking and heating, etc. For use in industries e.g. electricity, petroleum, etc. Used in transportation e.g. electric cars, diesel and petrol used in motor vehicles, etc. Used in agriculture e.g. diesel for tractors which draw ploughs, electricity for milking …

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