Soil erosion by water creates deep channels called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Soil erosion by water creates deep channels called:

A. Moraines

B. Rills and Gullies

C. Deltas

D. Estuaries

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Running water can form rills and gullies that remove fertile topsoil.

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