(a) mountainous regions

Cause: Lack of trees lead to loosening of soil which gets washed away due to rainfall and wind

Remedy: Afforestation

(b) Steep slopes and plateaus

Cause: Lack of trees lead to loosening of soil which gets washed away due to rainfall and wind

Remedy: Afforestation

(c) Coastal areas

Cause: caused by hydraulic action, abrasion, impact and corrosion by wind, water, and other forces, natural or unnatural.

Remedy: Reduce human interference

(d) Desert areas

Cause: Desert areas are largely affected by winds as there is little vegetation to hold the soil.

Remedy: Change land-use pattern and reduce overgrazing and conversion into agricultural lands.

(e) River plains

Causes: Pollution of river bodies, encroachment of river banks

Remedy: Prevent urbanisation very close to river bodies, prevent dumping of wastes into the river bodies.