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P-2 Disaster Management — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-2 Disaster Management2 Marks
Question
Identify the type of disaster: Soil erosion.
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Answer

Natural, geophysical, geological.
When the upper fertile layer of soil is lost, it becomes barren. The trees are uprooted. The fertility of the area is lost. The land becomes unsuitable for cultivation or farming. Due to wind, flowing water or grazing animals the naturally occurring soil erosion becomes hazardous for the environment.

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