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Question

Soil Erosion arises due to_________.

  1. Heavy wind and Urban Constructions
  2. Agriculture
  3. Mining and Heavy Rains
  4. a, b, c

hintHint:

This natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive agents such as water, ice, snow, air, plants and animals.

The correct answer is: a, b, c


    Soil erosion is the removal of the top layer of soil. It is a form of land degradation. Soil Erosion arises due to:
    • Heavy wind and Urban Constructions,
    • Agriculture, and
    • Mining and Heavy Rains.
    • So, the correct option is d.

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