Question

How does soil erosion affect the following:

A. Income of the community

B. The topsoil​

Answer 1

When topsoil has eroded, the loss of organic matter can alter the soil's physical properties, especially soil density. Higher clay content at the surface can reduce infiltration of topsoil reducing soil recharge, thus reducing water availability to the plants.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. One study estimated global economic losses from soil erosion to be around $8 billion, due to reduced soil fertility, decreased crop yields and increased water usage. ... This value includes lost productivity, along with sedimentation and water pollution. Lost farm income is estimated at $100 million per year.

b.When topsoil has eroded, the loss of organic matter can alter the soil's physical properties, especially soil density. Higher clay content at the surface can reduce infiltration of topsoil reducing soil recharge, thus reducing water availability to the plants.

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