Inappropriate land use such as removing vegetation from hillsides and plowing fields parallel to a hillside may contribute to what?

Inappropriate land use practices like removing vegetation from hillsides and plowing fields parallel to a hill can lead to soil erosion. Without vegetation to hold the soil in place, rainfall can wash away the topsoil, reducing soil fertility and causing sedimentation in rivers and streams. This can ultimately lead to land degradation, reduced agricultural productivity, and increased risk of landslides.