Which of the following the first phase of water erosion?

A. Sheet erosion

B. Splash erosion

C. Rill erosion

D. Gully erosion

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Splash erosion or raindrop erosion among the following is the first phase of water erosion. It occurs when raindrops hit barren land. The explosive impact breaks up soil aggregates so that individual soil particles are ‘splashed’ onto the soil surface.
The erosion process includes three primary stages that are detachment, transport and deposition.