Question

what are the causes of land degradation

Answer 1

Land degradation is a global problem largely related to agricultural use. Causes include:

Land clearance, such as clearcutting and deforestationAgricultural depletion of soil nutrientsthrough poor farming practicesLivestock including overgrazing and overdraftingInappropriate irrigation[7] and overdraftingUrban sprawl and commercial developmentVehicle off-roadingQuarrying of stone, sand, ore and mineralsIncrease in field size due to economies of scale, reducing shelter for wildlife, as hedgerows and copses disappearExposure of naked soil after harvesting by heavy equipmentMonoculture, destabilizing the local ecosystemDumping of non-biodegradable trash, such as plasticsInvasive Species

Answer 2

Heya !

The causes of land degradation are:

●overgrazing

●excesseive use of fertilizers and pesticides

●water logging

●soil erosion

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