What is erosion?

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A type of weathering in which surface soil and rock are worn away through the action of glaciers, water, and wind.
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With soil erosion the top layer of soil is worn away due to factors such as water, wind and tillage of farmland. In general, The process of eroding or being eroded. Eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents. With soil erosion the top layer of soil is worn away due to factors such as water, wind...
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With soil erosion the top layer of soil is worn away due to factors such as water, wind and tillage of farmland. In general, The process of eroding or being eroded. Eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents. With soil erosion the top layer of soil is worn away due to factors such as water, wind and tillage of farmland. Gradual destruction of tissue or tooth enamel by physical or chemical action. read less
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The process of eroding or being eroded. Eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents. Gradual destruction of tissue or tooth enamel by physical or chemical action.
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In earth science, erosion is the action of surface processes (such as water flow or wind) that remove soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust, then transport it away to another location.
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Erosion is the process by which the surface of the Earth gets worn down. Erosion can be caused by natural elements such as wind and glacial ice.
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Erosion is the gradual destruction or diminution of something. may be earth or rocks
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Moving of soil
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Erosion is the process by which the surface of the Earth gets worn down. Erosion can be caused by natural elements such as wind and glacial ice.
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Erosion is the process by which the surface of the Earth gets worn down. Erosion can be caused by natural elements such as wind and glacial ice.
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The runoff of toplayer of any substance is called erosion
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