Question

Does soil erosion affect the fertility of soil? How?

Answer 1

Soil erosion:

1. A gradual process, which takes place when the impact of wind or water removes and detaches the particles of soil, resulting in deterioration of soil is known as soil erosion.

Affects :

1. Soil erosion affects the fertility of the soil by removing the fertile top layer of the soil, thus, exposing the hard rocky lower layers that are less fertile.
2. The tendency of the soil to sustain the growth of the plant and increase crop yield is known as soil fertility.
3. The soil is required to be deep enough for roots to develop and retain water.
4. Water, which evaporates very quickly, or weakens the growth of roots will result in the formation of plants that do not survive.
5. Fertility of the soil is essential for the soil to provide the perfect medium for any plants to develop.