Question

    In which type of soil erosion, soil matrix is lost but remains undetected for long period?

    A Rill erosion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Gully erosion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sheet erosion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Stream bank erosion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sheet erosion is the process of uniform removal of soil in thin layers by the forces of raindrops on land. Sheet erosion destroys the soil matrix but goes unnoticed in the early stages because the soil is removed in thin, relatively uniform sheets

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