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. . Man is responsible for the erosion of soil in hilly areas. Explain.

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Human is responsible for soil erosion as follows : 1) due to cutting down trees the roots of trees that hold the soil together are destroyed hence the soil becomes loose and is easily eroded. 2) due to mining processes the soil becomes loose and is easily eroded. 3) due to construction of dams the soil around that area is eroded.

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