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What is the process of wearing off of the banks of stream or river called?

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Erosion
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Percolation
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Irrigation
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Aeration
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Solution

The correct option is A Erosion
The river stream flows along the riverbanks and softens the soil. Over time these soil particles are carried away by the stream.
Therefore, rivers can create a significant amount of soil erosion over time.

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