how soil erosion is accelerated in hilly or mountainous regions

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Soil erosion is accelerated in hilly and mountain region because of the steepness of the mountains and also the soil is loose in those areas which make easy for it to get erode. Wind velocity is also relatively high at such a height which cause soil erosion easily.

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