Question

Deforestation and over-grazing are reasons for soil erosion. True or false?

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

The removal of topsoil from a region by water and wind is called soil erosion. It is a natural process. The major causes of soil erosion are namely, deforestation, overgrazing, forest fires and poor farming techniques. Hence the statement is correct. Natural causes like wind and flood can also cause soil erosion.