Multiple choice

The majority of soil erosion is caused by _____.

  1. climate change

  2. agriculture

  3. desertification

  4. natural events

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Industrial agriculture, through practices like tilling, overgrazing, and deforestation, is the primary driver of global soil erosion. While natural events occur, human agricultural activity significantly accelerates the rate of topsoil loss.