How much of Earth's topsoil has been lost since chemical agriculture started? What is desertification?

Geography

Question
How much of Earth's topsoil has been lost since chemical agriculture started?
What is desertification?
Answer

Approximately 33% of Earth's topsoil has been lost since chemical agriculture started. Desertification is the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas due to various factors, including climate change and human activities.

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Since the start of chemical agriculture, approximately 33% of Earth's topsoil has been lost due to erosion, compaction, and other factors...
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