OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes soil erosion?
A
the breakdown of soil
B
the improvement of soil
C
the addition of soil
D
the movement of soil by wind or water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Answer: (D) The movement of soil by wind or water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to deteriorate. Soil deterioration and low water quality due to erosion and surface runoff have become severe problems worldwide.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Wind – Wind is a powerful natural process which causes soil erosion because of its ability to remove soil and transport it. Erosion due to the wind is significant in arid and semi-arid regions. Water – Erosion due to running water is significant in regions with heavy rainfall and steep slopes.

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