Erosion is defined as

Erosion is defined as

• A. The deposition of soil in water
• B. The growth of vegetation in soil
• C. The process by which soil particles are displaced by wind or water
• D. The compaction of soil

Answer: (C)

Erosion is the process by which soil particles are detached and moved away from their original location by forces such as wind or water. The key idea is removal and transport of soil, not just piling up or staying in place. Deposition is when those particles settle or accumulate somewhere else, growth of vegetation adds organic matter and stabilizes soil rather than moving it, and compaction squeezes soil together without causing movement.

Erosion is the process by which soil particles are detached and moved away from their original location by forces such as wind or water. The key idea is removal and transport of soil, not just piling up or staying in place. Deposition is when those particles settle or accumulate somewhere else, growth of vegetation adds organic matter and stabilizes soil rather than moving it, and compaction squeezes soil together without causing movement.