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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?

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Causes and impacts of soil erosion

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Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?.

  1. A.Planting more trees
  2. B.Clearing vegetation for farming
  3. C.Building dams
  4. D.Using fertilizers

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Causes of Soil Erosion

Soil erosion occurs when vegetation is cleared for farming and grazing, exposing soil to erosion by water and wind. Water erosion happens when rain or rivers wash soil away. Wind erosion occurs when strong winds blow loose soil particles off bare land.

  1. a

    Identify two human activities that cause soil erosion.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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  2. b

    Explain two consequences of soil erosion for the environment or people.

    Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.

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