Question

Define land degradation . Mention any one common cause of land degradation

Answer 1

Explanation:

Land degradation is a global problem largely related to agricultural use, deforestation and Climate Change. Causes include: Land clearance, such as clearcutting and deforestation. Agricultural depletion of soil nutrients through poor farming practices.

The main causes of land degradation are - Deforestation, overgrazing leading to a reduced growth of vegetation, reduced diversity of plant species, excessive growth of unwanted plant species, soil erosion, and degradation of land due to cattle movement, excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, Industrialization, ...