2007-01-12 05:50:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The roots of grass (or any kind of vegetation) help to anchor the soil. The net that is formed keeps the soil in place rather than washing or blowing away. Think of the dust bowl--they used such poor farming practices that there were no plants to keep the topsoil from blowing away.
2007-01-12 07:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by Patchy O'Squirrel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the roots of grass hold together the soil
this prevents the loss of soil due to wind,flood,etc
hope this explains it
2007-01-12 05:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by rahul m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The roots hold the soil.
2007-01-12 09:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will keep the dirt from washing away.
2007-01-12 05:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by finallyfree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋