(i) Nature of soil e.g. sandy soils are easily eroded whereas clay is resistant to erosion.
(ii) Shape of the land – the steeper the shape of the land the higher the erosivity.
iv) Rainfall amount – the higher the amount of rainfall the higher the erosion.
(v) Strength of wind – the stronger the wind the higher the erosive power.
(vi) Bareness of the land – bare land are prone to erosion.
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