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Civil Engineering PE

Category - Subsurface

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Which of the following types of soil erosion is largely due to the consequences of human activity?

Accelerated
Landslip
Tunnel
All of the above

Explanation

Answer: A - Accelerated erosion is largely due to the consequences of human activity. Common causes for accelerated erosion include livestock grazing, agricultural tilling, deforesting, and uncontrolled stormwater discharge. Landslip erosion is associated with the mass movement of soil caused by geologic processes. Tunnel erosion is caused by water flowing in subsurface layers.

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