What does the land lose as a result of soil erosion?
water content
fertility
roots
growth
In desert and semi desert regions which of the following causes soil erosion?
flood
breeze
rain
strong winds
Which of the following washes the soil off the hill slopes?
running water
wind
plants
human beings
What is falling of trees in large numbers called?
soil conservation
deforestration
soil erosion
soil formation
Which of the following affected by soil erosion cannot produce enough to feed all the living beings who dwell on it?
land
water
rocks
Which is the upper most layer of earth?
soil
sand
rock
clay
Ploughing of which one of the following is yet another human factor that leads to soil erosion?
hill slopes
fields
desert
forest
Which of the following causes flood?
storm
heavy rains
The protection of soil against soil erosion is called:
Deforestation
Soil formation
Rock formation
Soil conservation
The condition of carrying away of soil by the action of water or wind is known as:
rock formation