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Removal of top fertile layer of soil by wind or water is called as

A
Leaching
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Erosion
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Siltation
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Weathering
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Solution

The correct option is B Erosion
Soil erosion is the washing or blowing away (by wind or water) of the top layer of soil (dirt). This is a serious problem for farmers. Crops are the foods that farmers grow. If the soil has eroded, the crops will not grow very well.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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