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Removal of top fertile soil by wind or water is:
Essential Cell Biology 4th Edition by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen; Johnson, Alexander D; Lewis, Julian; Raff, Martin; Roberts, Keith; Walter, Peter
Essential Cell Biology 4th Edition Edition
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Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen; Johnson, Alexander D; Lewis, Julian; Raff, Martin; Roberts, Keith; Walter, Peter
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High School Biology
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Removal of top fertile soil by wind or water is:

A
Siltation

B
Soil erosion

C
Weathering of soil

D
Leaching

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Loss of top fertile soil or disturbance in soil structure is called soil erosion.
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Removal of top fertile soil by wind or water is:
Updated OnAug 6, 2022
TopicEnvironmental Issues
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 4
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