Question

what will happen if the top most layer of soil is destroyed?​

Answer 1

Answer:

If the top layer of soil is exposed, then it will gradually expose the lower layer of soil, which is hard and rocky in nature. This type of soil is less fertile as it contains less humus. Continued soil erosion will make the land barren or infertile.

Answer 2

If the topmost layer of soil is destroyed, the most fertile part of the soil will be lost and the soil becomes less fertile for cultivation.

• The topmost layer of soil contains humus and thereby is the most fertile part.

• The loss of topsoil leads to exposure of the lower layers of the soil which are less fertile and is unsuitable for cultivation due to its hard and rocky nature.

• The results include loss of soil structure, compaction of soil, loss of nutrients, and many more.

• This mostly takes place due to soil erosion( a natural process) which is caused by various agents such as wind, rain, etc.