ReasoningEasy1 mark
5(iii)
Give a geographical reason to explain each of the following:
In arid regions, trees are planted in rows perpendicular to wind direction.
Topic: Wind erosion control
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Answer
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Rows of trees planted across the wind act as shelter belts: they break the force of the wind and stop it from blowing away the dry topsoil.
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