GK
SOIL EROSION AND CONSERVATION
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Soil pollution
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Loss of feeding zone
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Loss of living stratum
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Creeping death of soil
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Detailed explanation-1: -The loss of nutrient rich top soil or disturbances to the soil structure by some natural processes or anthropogenic activities is known as soil erosion. According to Odum (1966) soil erosion is a part of the soil pollution.
Detailed explanation-2: -What Causes Erosion? Soil erosion occurs primarily when dirt is left exposed to strong winds, hard rains, and flowing water. In some cases, human activities, especially farming and land clearing, leave soil vulnerable to erosion.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rainfall and Flooding. Higher intensity of rainstorms is the main cause of soil erosion. Agriculture. The farming practices are the major cause of soil erosion. Grazing. Logging and Mining. Construction. Rivers and Streams. Heavy Winds. Loss of Arable Land. More items