Definition of erosion

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erosion

The term 'erosion ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The erosion (sometimes called erodibility) index is created by dividing potential erosion (from all sources except gully erosion) by the T value, which is the rate of soil erosion above which long term productivity may be adversely affected. The erodibility index is used in the conservation compliance and Conservation Reserve Programs. For example, one of the eligibility requirements for the CRP is that land have an EI greater than 8'.

The term 'erosion ' as it applies to the area of basic science can be defined as 'group of natural processes, including weathering, dissolution, abrasion, corrosion, and transportation, by which material is worn away from the Earth's surface'.


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