Soil Erosion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-025986",
  "term": "Soil Erosion",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Soil erosion involves the breakdown, detachment, transport, and redistribution of soil particles by forces of water, wind, or gravity. Soil erosion on cropland is of particular interest because of its on-site impacts on soil quality and crop productivity, and its off-site impacts on water quantity and quality, air quality, and biological activity.",
  "references": [
    "USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/landuse/crops/erosion"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/soil-erosion/"
}