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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Sheet erosion
उत्तर
Sheet erosion: Slow and gradual removal of a thin layer of soil because of the destruction of vegetation is known as sheet erosion. Sheet erosion occurs on gentle slopes.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State the geographical term for each of the following processes:
The process by which rainwater, flowing indefinite path removes the topsoil, thus causing deep cuts to the surface of the land.
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
Need for soil conservation.
Mention causes of Soil erosion.
State the factors upon which the rate of Soil erosion depends.
How does sea or shore erosion occur?
Draw a diagram showing the different Soil Horizons.
Sheet erosion and Gully erosion.
Name two important agents of erosion.
Name a part of India where:
Water is the main agent of erosion.
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Foothills of Himalayas have been affected by soil erosion.
