Question

Identify the correct statement with regard to Soil erosion from the following.
(a) Due to the defective methods of farming
(b) Modern technology is the root cause
(c) Non-availability of resources
(d) Due to over population and deforestation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Soil erosion is a gradual process of movement and transport of the upper layer of soil (topsoil) by different agents – particularly water, wind, and mass movement – causing its deterioration in the long term.

In other words, soil erosion is the removal of the most fertile top layer of soil through water, wind and tillage.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because of overpopulation and deforestation, soil erosion has grown considerably. D is the right answer.

Explanation:

Soil erosion is a  process in which soil particles are detached and removed by the influence of water or wind, causing the soil to degrade. Soil degradation and poor water quality as a result of erosion and surface runoff have become major issues all over the world.

• Overpopulation has led to increasing resource exploitation to meet the rising population's needs for food and water, resulting in soil degradation.
• Deforestation is a key contributor to soil erosion as trees and their roots offer an anchor for the soil as well as protection from the wind and rain. When woods are destroyed, the land is bare, leaving it exposed to be washed away