Question

Which of the following statements best describes the function of windbreaks?

Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

A windbreak ( shelterbelt ) is a planting made up from one or more rows of threes or shrubs. They are planted in such a manner that they provide shelter from the wind and they protect the soil from erosion. They function because the alter the direction of the wind. They stop a large percentage of the wind and force it over the tree line.

Windbreaks are planted in hedgerows around the edges of fields on farms. They protect the soil from being exposed to wind, snow and melting water. They create a micro climate around crops with less drying and chilling at night, provide habitat for wildlife and sometimes wood if the trees are harvested.

Built around a house, windbreaks can reduce the cost of heating and cooling and save energy,

Answer 2

Answer:b

Explanation:windbreaks are barriers that prevent the wind from eroding topsoil