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The Lithosphere: Degradation and Conservation
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is sheet erosion?

  1. The removal of a thin, fairly even layer of soil from a wide area by surface runoff
  2. The cutting of deep channels into a hillside by concentrated flow
  3. The lifting of dry soil particles by strong wind
  4. The compaction of soil by heavy machinery
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✓ Answer: A — The removal of a thin, fairly even layer of soil from a wide area by surface runoff
Award 1 mark. It is easy to overlook because no dramatic channels form, yet it removes the most fertile layer.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is gully erosion?

  1. The gradual loss of a uniform layer of soil across a field
  2. The cutting of deep, steep-sided channels where runoff becomes concentrated into fast-flowing streams
  3. The blowing away of loose surface material in a drought
  4. The washing of nutrients down through the soil profile
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✓ Answer: B — The cutting of deep, steep-sided channels where runoff becomes concentrated into fast-flowing streams
Award 1 mark. Once gullies form they are difficult and expensive to repair and they make land unusable for machinery.
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