2007-10-15 17:54:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Clearing of vegetation leads to quicker rates of erosion or soil loss by wind and water. Humans also contribute through farming, logging, building, overgrazing by livestock, off-road driving and many other activities that destroy vegetation cover which leaves the soil vulnerable to erosion.
Loss of topsoil leaves soil with less nutrients and micro-organisms.
Burning of fossil fuels releases sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which form compounds in the atmosphere and fall back down as acid rain which raises the pH of the soil.
Fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides.
Salinisation.
Desertification.
2007-10-15 20:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by Roisin F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-09 02:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a detriment to be sure. Improper crop rotation, deforestation, mining, dumping, etc. are drastically reducing soil qualities and amounts.
2007-10-15 18:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋