Human activities that increase the risk of soil pollution

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Soil Compaction
Biota does not get into the soil as easily
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Deforestation
Reduced infiltration and interception, increased win speeds
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Overgrazing
Reduced infiltration and interception
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Reducing Soil Organic Matter
Reduces infiltration
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Reducing Soil Biota
Reduces infiltration
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Ploughing Vulnerable Areas
Soil is blown away easier
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Cultivating Steep Slopes
Increased issues with surface runoff
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Universal Soil Loss Equation
A=RxKxLxSxCxP
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Deforestation

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Reduces infiltration

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Reduces infiltration

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