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What term is used to refer to the process in which the fertile part of the soil is dissolved in water and washed away?
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eroding
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The question asks about the process where fertile soil is dissolved in water and washed away. While 'leaching' typically refers to the removal of soluble nutrients by water percolating through soil, 'eroding' refers to the physical removal and transportation of soil by water, wind, or other agents. The wording 'dissolved in water and washed away' suggests erosion (water erosion) rather than leaching, which is more about chemical removal of compounds. The term 'eroding' best captures the process of fertile topsoil being physically removed by water action.