Question
What is soil erosion? Mention the causes.
Solution
The denudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down is described as soil erosion.
The causes:
(i)Human activities like deforestation, over-grazing, construction and mining etc.
(ii) Natural forces like wind, glacier and water lead to soil erosion.
The causes:
(i)Human activities like deforestation, over-grazing, construction and mining etc.
(ii) Natural forces like wind, glacier and water lead to soil erosion.
