protecting hot deserts

Question 1

Water and soil management in Jordan:

Answer 1

Build low stone walls to trap rainwater. The collected water is then used to irrigate (water) crops.

Question 2

Planting trees

Answer 2

Planting trees helps reduce soil erosion as the roots bind the soil together.

Question 3

Magic stones

Answer 3

Lines of stone walls built by locals on hillslopes. The stones trap rainwater and soil.