Organisms And Population Question 39
Question: Removal of soil by the action of wind and water is known as [MP PMT 1988; JIPMER 1987; CPMT 1984]
Options:
A) Soil erosion
B) Soil conservation
C) Salination
D) Calcification
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Top soil is the vital part of the soil and serves as the chief source of nutrition for plants.
Loss or disturbance of top soil by natural agents like water, wind, gravity or ice is called soil erosion.