8th Class Social Science Minerals and Energy Resources / खनिज और ऊर्जा संसाधन Question Bank Natural Resources-Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - Long answer Type Question

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    What are the causes of soil erosion?

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    The causes of soil erosion are: Overgrazing by animals reduces the grass cover which holds soil and the soil is exposed to the agents of weathering. Deforestation causes the rain and wind to remove the soil as the roots are not there to hold the soil. Improper methods of cultivation for example, ploughing up and down slopes as it increases surface run-off. Heavy rains and landslides also cause soil erosion.


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