The loss of topsoil results in lesser harvest, poor quality of crops, and lesser income for farmers. If the farmers would have less harvest, there will be food shortage in the community. The food will be expensive and so most people will be malnourished and easily affected by diseases. The economy of the country will also be affected.
Plants cannot grow well in topsoil with poor nutrients. Some animals will have problems in food and habitat if only few plants grow in the environment.
2. Change of Landforms
Soil erosion can change the different landforms. As water seeps through a hill or a mountain, soil may loosen and landslide may occur changing the shape of the mountain or a hill. Some soil particles may be carried to the streams, lakes and rivers. This will lead to flooding of the lower areas in the community that could destroy lives and properties.
3. Flooding and Siltation
Aside from food shortage, people will suffer from floods as there are no roots of plants to absorb water. Soil erosion can damage fisheries and dam reservoirs, as siltation happens at the lower ground within the area. In siltation, the soil sediments pile up and become hard like a rock that may prevent the cycle of water in dams or fisheries.
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1. Shortage of food supply
The loss of topsoil results in lesser harvest, poor quality of crops, and lesser income for farmers. If the farmers would have less harvest, there will be food shortage in the community. The food will be expensive and so most people will be malnourished and easily affected by diseases. The economy of the country will also be affected.
Plants cannot grow well in topsoil with poor nutrients. Some animals will have problems in food and habitat if only few plants grow in the environment.
2. Change of Landforms
Soil erosion can change the different landforms. As water seeps through a hill or a mountain, soil may loosen and landslide may occur changing the shape of the mountain or a hill. Some soil particles may be carried to the streams, lakes and rivers. This will lead to flooding of the lower areas in the community that could destroy lives and properties.
3. Flooding and Siltation
Aside from food shortage, people will suffer from floods as there are no roots of plants to absorb water. Soil erosion can damage fisheries and dam reservoirs, as siltation happens at the lower ground within the area. In siltation, the soil sediments pile up and become hard like a rock that may prevent the cycle of water in dams or fisheries.