**2.11 Key points of soil erosion**

The topsoil is naturally being worn away, but human activity has sped up the process. It usually happens as a result of clearing vegetation or taking any other activity that dries out the ground. Soil erosion is a problem that can be caused by farming, grazing, mining, building, and recreational activities. One effect of soil erosion is land degradation, which has led to a rapid increase in river pollutants and sedimentation, choking up water bodies, and reducing the diversity of aquatic life. Floods occur when deteriorated areas lose their capacity to hold water. Although there are numerous obstacles to overcome when trying to stop soil erosion, there are also solutions to it. Farmers and the community that depends on agriculture for food and employment place the greatest importance on the health of the soil [46].
