State any five effects of soil creep on the environment

      

State any five effects of soil creep on the environment

  

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Removal of soil particles from upper slopes leaves them bare and exposed.

Telephone poles and fence posts are pushed from of their original positions making them appear inclined.

Soil accumulates at the road and railway line sides.

Accumulation of soils at the base of the slope results in deep slopes resulting in agricultural activities.

Creeping soil causes pressure on stone walls built on the slope causing their destruction.
Faimus answered the question on January 4, 2018 at 10:48


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