Causes of land degradation

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Land degradation refers to the decline in the quality and productivity of the land, resulting from human activities such as deforestation, agricultural practices, mining, urbanization, and climate change. The following are some of the major causes of land degradation:

1. Deforestation: Deforestation is the cutting down of trees and forests for agricultural, industrial or commercial purposes. It leads to soil erosion, loss of topsoil, and reduced soil fertility.

2. Agricultural practices: Unsustainable agricultural practices such as overgrazing, monoculture farming, and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides lead to soil ____ ________ _____________ _______ ____________ ____________ ____ ___ _________ ____________ _____________ ____________ ___.
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Degree : PG DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Course Name : Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
Course Code : PGDESD
Subject Name : Understanding the Environment
Subject Code : MED 1
Year : 2023