Causes of Soil Erosion and Degradation worldwide

Throughout the world soil is being degraded
Soil degradation;
Deforestation
Agriculture
Overgrazing
Industrial contamination

Deposition = the arrival of eroded material at its new location
Erosion and deposition are both natural processes
Flowing water deposits sediment in river valleys and deltas
Floodplains are excellent for farming
Accelerated erosion associated with human activity

Accelerated Erosion:
Occurs faster than new soil is formed
Increases through: overcultivating fields, overgrazing rangelands, and clearing forested areas