Question:

The soil loss caused by different components of water erosion is/are: A. Rain splash and hail impact erosion \((E_i)\), B. Runoff erosion \((E_r)\), C. Snow thaw erosion \((E_s)\), D. Chemical erosion \((E_{ch})\), E. Suspension \((E_s)\).

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Main water erosion components include splash impact and runoff erosion.
Updated On: May 18, 2026
  • A and B only
  • A, B and C only
  • A, B, C and D only
  • A, B, C, D and E
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
Water erosion includes detachment and transport of soil particles by rain, runoff and related water movement processes.

Step 1: Rain splash and hail impact erosion.

Raindrops and hail impact detach soil particles. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Runoff erosion.

Runoff water transports detached soil particles. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3: Snow thaw erosion.

Snow thaw may also contribute to water erosion in certain regions. \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4: Chemical erosion and suspension.

Chemical erosion is not a standard component of mechanical soil loss by water erosion in this classification. Suspension is more commonly discussed as a transport process in wind erosion. \[ D \text{ and } E \text{ are not selected} \] Thus: \[ A,B,C \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]
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