Biology · Ecology and Environment
How do shelterbelts and windbreaks of trees control dust and wind erosion in agricultural zones?
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- 1By physically blocking all incoming precipitation and rain clouds
- 2By increasing the accumulation of salts in the topsoil
- 3By reducing near-ground wind speed, thereby lowering its dust-carrying capacity✓
- 4By channeling and accelerating the wind speeds through narrow corridors
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By reducing near-ground wind speed, thereby lowering its dust-carrying capacity
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