Bryophyte Life Cycle and Adaptations · NCERT Biology

How do mosses prevent soil erosion?

  1. By secreting chemicals that harden the topsoil.
  2. By forming dense mats that reduce the impact of falling rain.
  3. By growing extensive, deep-reaching taproot systems.
  4. By raising the temperature of the exposed soil surface.
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Correct answer: By forming dense mats that reduce the impact of falling rain.

Mosses form thick, dense cushions or mats on the soil surface. This coverage prevents soil wash-off by breaking the force of rain droplets.

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