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Geological Engineering · Q2

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 2

Q2

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

A.
Vegetation cover
B.
Deforestation
Answer
C.
Urbanization
D.
Irrigation

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Deforestation removes protective vegetation, increasing soil exposure.This leads to accelerated soil erosion by wind and water.