Multiple choice

What type of erosion is caused by large amounts of water creating large ditches within the soil?

  1. Rill

  2. Gully

  3. Sheet

  4. Wind
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gully erosion is a severe form of soil erosion where concentrated water flow creates deep, wide channels or ditches in the landscape. Rill erosion is smaller in scale, while sheet erosion involves the removal of thin layers of soil.

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