The three causes of soil erosion
- Overgrazing: Grazing livestock can cause soil erosion as their hooves compact the soil and their feeding habits can remove vegetation cover, which is essential for protecting the soil from erosion.
- Improper land use and management practices: Improper land use and management practices such as removing vegetation cover, intensive plowing, and not using proper soil conservation techniques can all contribute to soil erosion.
- Water runoff: Heavy rainfall and melting snow can cause water runoff, which can lead to soil erosion. The faster the water moves, the more soil it can carry with it, leading to more erosion.
