Ploughing along the contour lines decelerate the flow of water down the slopes. The first stage of the erosion process is splash erosion. Types Of Erosion Environment Land And Water Queensland Government The loss of soil cover due to natural agents like wind and running water is called soil erosion. . The unfit land caused by gullies is called bad land or ravines. A Water Erosion. Soil is a mixture of organic matter minerals gases liquids and organisms that sustain life together. Following are the major types of erosion caused by water. This is the second stage of sheet erosion. Types of Soil Erosion. The various factors of soil erosion are. When the top layer of the soil is removed over a large area by the running water it is called as sheet erosion. The different states of India have different soils which are formed by sediments and are rich in chemical ingredients which facilitate the growth of differen...