Soil erosion refers to the erosion of the top layer of dirt known as topsoil, the fertile material vital to life. The rate of soil erosion depends on many factors, including the soil's makeup, vegetation, and the intensity of wind and rain.

Which soil is the most eroded?

As with water, soil with silt-sized particles are the most prone to wind erosion and soils with sand and clay-sized particles are least prone.

Which layer of soil is eroded primary?

Topsoil is rich in nutrients that seeds or plants need to grow. It is the soil layer that is the most exposed to the environmental factors, like rain, and can wash away quickly. The process of moving soil and its nutrients is called soil erosion.