Why are plant roots important to prevent erosion? plant roots anchor the soil in place. plant roots build a barrier, preventing wind or rain from reaching soil. plant roots absorb the water that would otherwise wash away soil. plant roots take up space, leaving very little soil present to erode.

Plant roots anchor the soil

Explanation:

Lets say you grab soil with your hand there's pace for some to fall out right? Well put your other hand, then ask other people to put their hands around yours, at one point there barely a way soil falls to the ground.

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