defination of 1.Soil Erosion and 2.desertification.

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Soil erosion is the washing away of the topmost layer of the soil due to heavy rains or wind.

Desertification is the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert. It is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land.
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defination of 1.Soil Erosion and 2.desertification.

Dear Student,Soil erosion is the washing away of the topmost layer of the soil due to heavy rains or wind. Desertification is the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert. It is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land.Hopethis answers your question,Cheers!!