Question

define soil and what are the causes of soil depletion

Answer 1

Soil compaction, low organic matter, loss ofsoil structure, poor internal drainage, salinisation and soil acidity problems are other serious soil degradation conditions that can accelerate the soil erosion process. This Factsheet looks at the causes and effects of water, wind and tillage erosion on agricultural land.

Answer 2

soil erosion the displacement of the upper layer of soil,one form of soil degradation. this natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive agent that is, water, ice( glacier),snow,air(wind),plant, animals ,and humans