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Moisture Retention in Soil |
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Reduction of moisture in soil is caused by erosion of soil by any or all of the factors mentioned below:
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Precipitation: Excessive rainfall causes increased run-offs, which in turn removes the fertile top soil and degrades land.
- Slope of land: Steep slopes increase soil erosion.
- Type of soil: Those with less absorption capacity will cause more erosion.
- Nature of ground cover and land use: Ground covered with vegetation reduces rainfall velocity and helps in better water absorption capacity.
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