Which one of the following is a natural process of land degradation ?
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Human processes = Mining, Overgrazing, Industrial dumping.
- Mining activities
- Gully erosion
- Industrial waste
- Shifting cultivation
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
• Land degradation refers to the decline in the productive capacity of land.
• It can be caused by human (anthropogenic) activities or natural physical processes.
Step 1: Identify human-induced degradation
• Mining activities: Human extraction of minerals.
• Industrial waste: Human pollution from factories.
• Shifting cultivation: A human agricultural practice that leads to deforestation.
Step 2: Identify natural degradation
Gully erosion is a physical process where running water carves deep channels (gullies) in the soil.
While human activity can exacerbate it, the process itself is a natural geomorphological phenomenon.
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