Deforestation Results in the Loss of Topsoil, as Does Covering

question 61

Short Answer

Deforestation results in the loss of topsoil, as does covering huge stretches of land with concrete buildings and roads. An estimated 26 billion tons of topsoil is being lost per year, transforming arable land into __________ in a process called __________.

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