Soil Flashcards
1
Q
What were two contradictory findings that Allan Savory made
A
Desertification is not linked to rainfall
Overgrazing is not a main cause of desertification
2
Q
What is a badly eroded landscape called
A
Gully or a donga
3
Q
What does microclimate change cause
A
Macroclimate change
4
Q
What are 4 characteristics of grazing animals in nature
A
Herds
Hunting animals
Dung + Urinate
Trampling + Grazing
5
Q
What is the problem with farmers current method of removing oxidized grass
A
They set fire to the grass and this releases greenhouse gases
6
Q
What is the solution to desertification that was thought of by Allan Savory
A
Increase the number of cattle and get them to move
Cattle trample the grass which leaves no oxidized grass
