What is the process by which the thin layer of soil required for plant growth and sustenance of various lifeforms gets destroyed due to deforestation, wind, and rainfall known?

Soil formation

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Soil erosion

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Soil degradation

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Soil denaturation

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The correct option is B Soil erosion
The process described is that of soil erosion. Soil erosion can be defined as the denudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down of soil. This can be the result of deforestation or rainfall or landslides or erosion by wind. Soil erosion differs from soil degradation. Soil degradation is a decline in soil quality due to misuse, usually from agricultural, pastoral, industrial or urban purposes. Soil erosion is a part of soil degradation. Soil erosion specifically refers to the loss of top soil and soil nutrients.

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