This seven-page undergraduate paper examines the causes of soil erosion and analyzes solutions. The author notes that soil erosion is a major problem around the world, usually occurs naturally, and is caused primarily by wind and water. High winds can blow away loose soils from flat or hilly terrain, while water erosion generally occurs only on slopes. Farming practices also play a significant role in accelerating soil erosion, for normal plowing methods pulverize the soil and break down the natural aggregates, thus leaving soil particles vulnerable to the agents of soil erosion.
