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Standard X
Social Science
Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation
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What do you understand by soil erosion?
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Soil:
It is the uppermost weathered layer of the earth's crust.
It is composed of organic matter, mineral particles, water, and air.
Soil erosion:
The denudation of the upper layer of soil is referred to as soil erosion.
Human activities like over-cultivation, unrestricted grazing, deforestation, and poor irrigation practices can cause soil erosion.
Effects of soil erosion:
Desertification
Loss of arable land
Air pollution
Clogging of waterways
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