Question

Which of these steps would help to reduce the chances of a mudslide occurring in a hilly region?
A
leaving the trees and other plant cover on the hillsides

B
removing all trees and plant cover from the hillsides

C
building fences at the bases of the hills

Answer 1

The answer is A leaving the trees will make the chance small

Answer 2

Answer:

Option A. Leaving the trees and other plant cover on the hillsides.

Explanation:

• Mudslide: When a bulk of soil slides down a steep hill or mountain causing damage to the flora and fauna of the place.
• Mudslide leads to soil erosion in hilly areas.
• There are various causes of mudslide such as:

1. Heavy rainfall that pushes the soil/mud down the hill.
2. Gushing water or accumulated water absorbed by the soil reduces fiction and causes mudslide.
3. Earthquake can also lead to mudslide as it shakes the ground and starts the downward movement of soil.

• Mudslide harms the trees, plants, vegetation, blocking roads, railway tracks, etc.
• One of the ways of prevention from mudslides is planting trees and grasses on steep hills. The roots of the plants and trees could grip and hold the soil together which could protect the soil from easily falling down the hill.

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