Distinguish between sheet and gully erosion
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*.Gullying or gully erosion is the process by which gullies are formed. Hillsides are more prone to gullying whenthey are cleared of vegetation, through deforestation, over-grazing or other means.The erodedsoil is easily carried by the flowing water after being dislodged from the ground, normally when rainfall falls duringshort, intense stormssuch as duringthunderstorms.
*.Sheet erosion: Sheet erosion involves the removal of auniform thin layer of soil by raindrop splash or water run-off.
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*.Sheet erosion: Sheet erosion involves the removal of auniform thin layer of soil by raindrop splash or water run-off.
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Gully erosion is a widespread and often dramatic form of soil erosion caused by flowing surface water. It consists of open, unstable channels that have been cut more than 30 centimetres deep into the ground. Gully erosion is a result of the interaction of land use, climate and slope.
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