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Ritter PEng ORDER NO 12053 AGDEX 572751 OCTOBER 2012 replaces OMAFRA Factsheet Soil Erosion Causes and Effects Order No 87040 Soil erosion is a naturally occurring process that affects all landforms In agriculture soil erosion refers. S. oil Erosion. By: Althea Taylor. What is Soil erosion. Soil erosion.  . is defined as the . r. emoval . of topsoil faster than the soil forming processes can replace it, due to natural, animal, and human . in Poland. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the . Commision. cannot be held responsible for any use which may be of the information contained therein.. degredation. is…... The decline in quality of and quantity of soil. It includes:. Erosion by wind and water. Biological . degredation. (loss of humus and plant life). Physical . degredation. (loss of structure, change in . Chapter 7. Section 7.1 Weathering. Weathering is the process by which rocks on or near Earth’s surface break down and change. . Erosion is the removal and transport of weathered material from one location to another.. formation of landforms. weathering and erosion. The process of weathering and erosion are the main forces behind landscape types. . However, they are not the only reason for a plain, plateau, or a mountain region to form. . Ms. Martel. Weathering. Weathering is the breakup of rock due to exposure to processes that occur at Earth’s surface.. Geologists group weathering processes under two headings, mechanical and chemical weathering. . erosion is the process by which the products of weathering are transported. agents of erosion are gravity, wind, glaciers, water, ocean waves, currents streams, groundwater. What is erosion?. What is Soil Erosion?. another.. 2 . kinds:. 1) . Rill erosion. is the erosion by running water in small channels. , on the side of a slope.. 2) . Gully erosion. is when a rill channel evolves to become deep and wide.. By the end of this section you will be able..... To name and explain the causes of soil erosion.. Describe in detail how human activities can cause soil erosion.. Name and explain the primary methods of soil conservation.. . Wided Batita . Ing. , . Ph.D. . Geomatics. . Laval . University. Québec, Canada . 28. th. April 2017. Outline. Statement of the Problem. . Methodology & Theoretical . Orientation. Findings. THK JAIN COLLEGE. WHAT IS SOIL EROSION. . Soil erosion is a type of soil degradation in which there is wearing away or displacement of the upper layer of soil (topsoil).. Soil erosion is a global threat in the current world scenario.. Weathering. Notes. Weathering. - The surface processes that break down rock into small pieces called sediment. . Two Types of Weathering. MECHANICAL WEATHERING. – . . Physical. processes that break rock into fragments with the . DSE3T : Factor, Processes and Mitigation Soil Erosion Soil is the most precious gift of nature - Prime resource - for food, fodder etc. for food, fodder etc. It is the earth’s fragile covering t Section 4:. Erosion. Erosion. – transporting weathered material, agents – gravity, wind, glacier, & water. Soil erosion major concern. Soil erodes faster than its made. Land use & climate affect S.E..