« previous next »

Author Question: Describe the differences between a diversion ditch and a diversion berm. What will be an ideal ... (Read 23 times)

joblessjake

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jul 21, 2018
Describe the differences between a diversion ditch and a diversion berm.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss what the conversion of farm land to nonfarm use implies about the erosion problem.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


annierak

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A diversion ditch is a trench dug to force runoff to move in some direction other than where it would normally
go. A diversion berm is a raised strip of soil for the same purpose.



Answer to Question 2

As many as 8,000 acres of U.S. farmland is converted to nonagricultural use daily. Construction on such sites
increases the magnitude of the erosion problem. Paved areas present severe runoff problems unless the more expensive
porous paving asphalt is used



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

The logistic growth model does not describe all populations. The logistic growth model does not describe all populations.
Four main models that describe the relationship between ecosystem function and biodiversity. Four main models that describe the relationship between ecosystem function and biodiversity.
Cultural Differences in Levels of Conscientiousness Cultural Differences in Levels of Conscientiousness
Describe how fat is digested, absorbed, and transported in the body Describe how fat is digested, absorbed, and transported in the body
Possible Sources of Differences in Output per Worker Possible Sources of Differences in Output per Worker
Major phenotypic differences between maize and teosinte Major phenotypic differences between maize and teosinte
Video: Import of Dietary Glucose from Intestines to Bloodstream

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library