What is soil erosion?

Soil erosion is the removal and displacement of the topsoil layer by water, wind, or human activities.

Causes: Water erosion, wind erosion, deforestation, overgrazing, poor farming practices.

Consequences: Loss of fertile land, increased flooding, river sedimentation, desertification.

Prevention: Afforestation, contour ploughing, cover crops, terracing.

Soil erosion strips away fertile topsoil, threatening agriculture and ecosystems primarily worsened by deforestation and poor land management.