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The erosion of thin layers of soil one after another over a period of time is known as .

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floor erosion
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sheet erosion
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gully erosion
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The correct option is B sheet erosion
The common types of soil erosion are sheet erosion and gully erosion. In sheet erosion, the thin layers of soil erode one after another over a period of time. In gully erosion, the running water creates deep channels known as gullies.

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