Question

Identify the factors that increase soil erosion:
A. Floods, strong winds
B. Humidification
C. Overgrazing
D. Afforestation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B Only
• B. A and C Only
• C. B and D Only
• D. A and D Only

Hint:

Vegetation prevents soil erosion, while floods and overgrazing increase it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Soil erosion refers to the removal of top fertile soil by natural or human activities.

Step 1:
Floods and strong winds remove topsoil and therefore increase soil erosion. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
Humidification does not directly increase soil erosion. \[ B \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 3:
Overgrazing removes vegetation cover, exposing soil to erosion by wind and water. \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
Afforestation helps prevent soil erosion by binding soil with plant roots. \[ D \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 5:
Thus, the correct factors are: \[ A \text{ and } C \text{ Only} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(2) A and C Only}} \]