Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
soil erosion
Urdu translation:
زمین کا کٹاؤ
Sep 7, 2009 07:58
14 yrs ago
English term
soil erosion
GBK
English to Urdu
Science
Environment & Ecology
Definition from
Biodiversity & human health:
The loss of topsoil through silt-laden runoff , strong winds, or other forces that transport soil away from its natural location.
Example sentences:
Soil erosion by water, wind and tillage affects both agriculture and the natural environment. (soil erosion site)
The potential for severe soil erosion is a consequence of wildfire because as a fire burns it destroys important plant material and the litter layer that stabilizes soil and slows water movement after severe rainstorms. (Biblioteca Universia)
On commercial farm lands, overstocking, mono-cropping, and the ploughing of marginal lands unsuitable for cultivation has led to soil erosion and desertification. (Enviro Facts)
Proposed translations
(Urdu)
| 5 +2 | زمین کا کٹاؤ |
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Proposed translations
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Native Ability in Urdu and English
Native in: Urdu
Works in: Urdu to English, English to Urdu
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
زمین کا کٹاؤ
As I could not find a comprehensive defition online I gave the link to the definition for "erosion."
Definition from
Urduseek.com:
زمین کا کٹاؤ اس عمل کو کہتے ہیں جس میں زمین کی مٹی, ہوا یا پانی وغیرہ کی رگڑ سے کٹ کر گرنے کے باعث گھٹ جاتی ہے، بعض دفعہ زلزلہ اور سیلاب وغیرہ کے دوران یہ عمل نہایت تیزی سے واقعہ ہوتا ہے اور پہاڑوں وغیرہ سے گرنے والی یہ مٹی جان لیوا ثابت ہو سکتی ہے۔
Example sentences:
حکام نے کہا ہے کہ سیلاب اور زمین کا کٹاؤ اور مٹی کے توندے گرنے سے مکانیں اور انسانی جانوں کے ضائع ہونے کا خدشہ ہے۔ (BBC News Urdu Service)
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