Question

what are the main factors responsible for soil degradation ??????

Answer 1

Human factors: deforestation, overgrazing, mining.
Natural factors: wind, glacier, water etc

Answer 2

Soil compaction, low organic matter, loss of soil structure, poor internal drainage, salinization and soil acidity problems are other serious soil degradation conditions that can accelerate the soil erosion process. The Factsheet look at the causes and effects of water wind and tillage erosion on agriculture land.