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How can we prevent the loss of top soil?

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Top soil is composed of humus, earthworm and other living organisms. It is mainly lost due to excessive winds, floods, rain water, etc. The major causes of soil erosion (loss of top soil) are deforestation, desertification etc. It can be prevented by various methods like cantour farming, afforestation. etc.
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