Answer the following:

List any three ways by which soil erosion occurs. State any two measures to reduce the loss of top soil.

Soil erosion occurs mainly by:

1. The top layer of the soil is removed by natural agencies like wind and water

2. Agriculture can lead to erosion of soil and results in depletion of the soil.

3. Surface water runoff can also cause erosion

Measures to reduce erosion:

1. Planting of grass and shrubs.

2. Improve drainage and