Causes of accelerated erosion are:
Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)
- A. Removal of the natural vegetation cover
- B. Cultivation of land by crops which expose the soil to direct rain impact and runoff water
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation
Accelerated erosion results when human activities remove protective vegetation or leave soil exposed to raindrop impact and runoff. Both listed causes therefore contribute to it.
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