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what was land degradation?what are the causes of land degradation?

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Answered by ella15
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It is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-inducted processes acting upon the land.
Causes:-
1.Land clearence,such as clearcutting and deforestation.
2.Agricultural depletion of soil nutrients.
3.Inappropriate irrigation and overdrafting.
4.Vehicle off-roading.
5.Urban sprawl and commercial development.
6.Invasive species.
Answered by Anonymous
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Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land. It is viewed as any change or disturbance to the land perceived to be deleterious or undesirable.
Land degradation is a global problem largely related to agricultural use. Causes include:

Land clearance, such as clearcutting and deforestation

Agricultural depletion of soil nutrients through poor farming practices

Livestock including overgrazing and overdrafting

Inappropriate irrigation[7] and overdrafting

Urban sprawl and commercial development

Vehicle off-roading

Quarrying of stone, sand, ore and 

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