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What are the consequences of soil erosion ?

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The consequences of soil erosion are as follows:
• It has led to the increased pollution and sedimentation in streams and rivers.
• Clogging the water ways and causing decrease in fish species.
• Degraded lands are often has less ablity to hold on to water.
• Top soil is removed.
• Top soil quality is reduced.
• No medium crops to grow in soil with poor quality.
• Use of artificial fertilizers.
• Disrupts ecosystem.
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