Denudation is the process by which the removal of material, through means of erosion and weathering, leads to a reduction of elevation and relief in landforms and landscapes. Erosion is the carrying away or displacement of solids ( Sediment, Soil, rock and other particles usually by the agents of currents such as wind Weathering is the decomposition of earth rocks, Soils and their Minerals through direct contact with the planet's Atmosphere. Exogenic processes, including the action of water, ice, and wind, predominantly involve denudation. Denudation can involve the removal of both solid particles and dissolved material. Both mechanical and chemical weathering occurs in relation to geomorphological landforms. At present the most significant processes leading to denudation include deforestation (including slash-and-burn practises of local peoples), overgrazing and certain forms of intensive farming which lead to large scale erosion. Deforestation is the conversion of Forested areas to non-forest land for use such as Arable land, Pasture, urban use logged area or wasteland Slash and burn consists of cutting and burning of Forests or Woodlands to create fields for Agriculture or Pasture for Livestock, or Overgrazing occurs when plants are exposed to Livestock Grazing for extended periods of time or without sufficient recovery periods

Factors affecting Denudation include:

1. Surface geography
2. Properties of Earth material
3. Climate
4. Tectonic setting
5. Activities of man, animals and vegetation

See also

• Desertification
• Overpopulation
• Soil conservation

Geography (from Greek γεωγραφία - geografia) is the study of the Earth and its lands features inhabitants and phenomena This article discusses the geologic usage for the philosophical or architectural usage see Architectonics ' Or see Plate tectonics. Desertification is the degradation of land in arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting primarily from human activities and influenced by climatic variations Overpopulation refers to a condition where an Organism 's numbers exceed the Carrying capacity of its Habitat. Soil conservation is set of management strategies for prevention of Soil being eroded from the earth’s surface or becoming chemically altered by overuse

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