Factors the contribute to land degradation

• What is factor 1?

  Poor management leads to the loss of nutrients vital for plant growth.
• What is factor 2?

  Removal of vegetation makes the land vulnerable to erosion by wind and water.
• What is factor 3?

  When urban development encroaches on agricultural land, vegetation is removed and the waste generated is disposed of in landfill.
• What is factor 4?

  Poor agricultural practices, especially related to irrigation and the use of chemical fertilisers, can lead to soil becoming saline or acidic.
• What is a flood plain?

  An area of flat, fertile land on either side of a river.