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soil erosion

/sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən/

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/sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən/B2formalscientific
  • ruПроцесс, при котором верхний слой почвы разрушается или перемещается под воздействием природных сил, таких как ветер, вода или лёд, часто ускоряемый деятельностью человека, например вырубкой лесов или сельским хозяйством.

The process by which the top layer of soil is worn away or displaced by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice, often accelerated by human activities like deforestation or agriculture.

  1. Loss of topsoilB2formal

    The process by which the top layer of soil is worn away by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice, often accelerated by human activities like deforestation and farming.

    ruПотеря верхнего слоя почвы

    • Deforestation has significantly increased soil erosion in the region.
    • Farmers use terracing to prevent soil erosion on hillsides.
    • Heavy rainfall can cause severe soil erosion on unprotected land.