Question

what are the factors that lead to degradation of soil

Answer 1

The factors that influence erosion are:
1. The amount and intensity of rainfall and wind velocity.
2. Topography with special reference to slope of land.
3. Physical and chemical properties of soil.
4. Ground cover its nature and extent.
Soil erosion is the wearing away detachment and transportation of soil from one place and its deposition at another place by moving water blowing wind or any other cause.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are several physical factors contributing to soil degradation distinguished by the manners in which they change the natural composition and structure of the soil. Rainfall, surface runoff, floods, wind erosion, tillage, and mass movements result in the loss of fertile top spoil thereby declining soil quality.