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Mention the human factors that lead to land degradation.

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Answered by amanghanauli
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 Land is a very important natural resource but due to personal greed human beings have
              Degraded land.
2. Human activities have also boosted the pace of natural forces to degraded damage land.
        Activities causing land degradation:

Deforestation has caused degradation .Over-grazing is causing land degradation in places like Gujarat, Rajasthan etc.Over-irrigation is a major cause of land degradation which causes water logging leading to increase in salinity and alkalinity of the soil.Industrial waste cause water and land pollution in many parts of India .factors responsible for soil erosion:Human factors:deforestation , overgrazing, and mining.Natural factor: wind, glacier and water.Other factors: Ploughing in a wrong way and defective methods of farming.
Answered by chandujnv002
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Answer: There are several human factors that contribute to land degradation. Some of the most significant ones include:

Unsustainable farming practices: Overuse of land for agriculture, as well as improper farming techniques such as monoculture and overgrazing, can lead to soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and desertification.Deforestation: Cutting down trees for agriculture, urbanization, and other uses can lead to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and changes in local climate.

  • Urbanization: As more and more land is developed for urban use, natural habitats are destroyed, and the remaining land is often paved over or covered in buildings and roads. This can lead to increased runoff and flooding, as well as a loss of biodiversity.

  • Mining: The extraction of minerals and other resources can lead to the destruction of large areas of land, as well as pollution of air and water.

  • Climate change: Changing temperatures and weather patterns can lead to a loss of vegetation, soil erosion, and changes in water availability, all of which can contribute to land degradation.

  • Pollution : Contamination of soil, air and water due to industrial, agricultural or other activities can make the land uninhabitable, leading to land degradation

  • Overpopulation: As population grows, more land is needed for housing, agriculture, and other uses, leading to overuse and degradation of land.

  • Inadequate land management: Insufficient government policies and poor land use planning can lead to the degradation of land resources.

Explanation:

Land degradation is the decline in the quality of land due to human activities or natural processes. It occurs when the natural resources of the land, such as soil, water, and vegetation, are depleted or damaged to the point where they can no longer support the ecosystem services they once provided.

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