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Question
Briefly answer the following:
Mention one way in which man is responsible for soil erosion.
Solution
Human Factors Responsible for Soil Erosion are 1. Deforestation, 2. Overgrazing, Apart from the natural factors such as torrential rainfall, resulting in swift flow of water, strong winds in dry areas, nature ofsoil and the physiography, man is an important factor responsible for soil erosion.
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