Haiti faces a major problem of soil erosion because it has been growing corn without applying any fertilizer for centuries and that has depleted the soil of its nutrients.

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Soil erosion in Haiti is primarily due to deforestation and poor agricultural practices, not solely because of growing corn without fertilizer. Deforestation for fuel and agriculture exposes soil to erosion, and without tree roots to hold the soil in place, it is easily washed away by rain.

Haiti Faces a Major Problem of Soil Erosion Because It