What happens to the soil on the land when it is not anchored by trees and other plants? ?

Question

What happens to the soil on the land when it is not anchored by trees and other plants?

it stays in place

it is equally distributed over the land surface

it is collected by construction crews that are clearing the area

It is washed or blown to another location, often into the sea.

Answer 1

It is washed or blown to another location, often into the sea.