Wind erosion is one of the key causes of desertification and occurs when soil is left bare or vegetation. State the major cause of wind erosion in arid and semi-arid lands where this problem is most severe.

Cleaning of land for agriculture

Wind erosion is one of the key causes of desertification and occurs wh

1.	Wind erosion is one of the key causes of desertification and occurs when soil is left bare or vegetation. State the major cause of wind erosion in arid and semi-arid lands where this problem is most severe.
A.	Cleaning of land for agriculture
B.	Deforestation
C.	Overgrazing by livestock
D.	Forest fires
Answer» B. Deforestation

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Wind erosion is one of the key causes of desertification and occurs when soil is left bare or vegetation. State the major cause of wind erosion in arid and semi-arid lands where this problem is most severe.

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