What serious problems arise due to inadvertent use of land ?

Options

A. Soil erosion
B. Desertification
C. (A) and (B)
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

Soil erosion and desertification are serious roblems arise due to inadvertent use of land. Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to deteriorate. Deserti fication refers to the persistent degradation of dryland ecosystems by climatic variations and human activities. It occurs on all continents (except Antarctica) and affects the livelihoods of millions of people, including a large proportion of the poor in drylands.