Question

Which of the following statements is/are true?

1. Sheet erosion involves removal of thin layers of soil one after another, caused by running water, over a period of time.
2. When the running water cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels known as Gullies, it is gully erosion.

[1 mark]

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 & 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 & 2

Sheet erosion involves removal of thin layers of soil one after another, caused by running water, over a period of time.
When the running water cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels known as Gullies, it is gully erosion. The resultant land is called bad land. Gully erosion can be found in the Chambal basin, where it is called ravines.