Question

Mention the human activities responsible for the process of soil erosion

Answer 1

Soil erosion is the displacement of the upper layer of soil, one form of soil degradation. This natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive agents, that is, water, ice, snow, air, plants, animals, and humans.

Soil erosion occurs naturally by wind or harsh climatic conditions but human activities include overgrazing, overcropping and deforestation. Overgrazing occurs when farmers stock too many animals such as sheep, cattle or goats on their land.

Answer 2

human activities responsible for the process of soil erosion are :

✔deforestation

✔mining activities

✔excessive use of fertilizers are the main are the major factors for soil erosion