1. Soil Erosion
... significant, however, for various reasons. Currently, the Mississippi River is altering it natural course due to soil deposits from the northern portion. Additionally, soil erosion affects farming and pollution. Soil erosion can occur from winds, water and improper farming techniques. People are less connected to soil then in history. Soil is simply a resource necessary for crop production ... a solution might have other unforeseen environmental effects. Degradation is measure by compaction, erosion, nutrient loss, loss of organic matter and decreased microbial activity. These factors r...
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