1. Why is soil erosion relatively less in dense forests as compared to barren, open fields?

Because the deep roots of big trees hold the soil and don't let it slip away simply by rain or wind.

the roots of the trees keep the soil in place opposed to a barren landscape that has little to no plants to keep the soil in place

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