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What are some examples of soil erosion?

Answer 1

Audrey Adams

Landslide

Rainfall that is too heavy can soften the soil, which can lead to landslides and erosion.

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Answer 2

Violet Adams

All river valleys, and most spectacularly canyons, like the Grand Canyon in Arizona USA are examples of soil erosion.

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Answer 3

Isaac Abel

Water erosion: Sheet erosion, rill erosion, gully erosion.
Wind erosion: Aeolian processes causing soil particles to be transported.
Tillage erosion: Soil movement due to mechanical cultivation.
Glacier erosion: Ice movement impacting soil and rocks.
Coastal erosion: Loss of soil along coastlines due to waves and currents.

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