According to the text the distinction made about the term "man" is between Early Man and Modern Man. This topic has to do with Erosion.
Early Man is characterized as one who was not so aware of the process of erosion that was occurring around him hence couldn't' not even prevent it. [Line 31, 32]
Modern Man on the other hand although aware worsened the situation (that is erosion). The reason given is because of his greed. [Line 30-36]
Do you think Erosion takes a short time?
According to the passage, Erosion does not take a short time. The textual evidence given in Line 2 indicates that " It is the gradual eating of land by heat, water, ice, and air.
Hence, it is not sudden neither does it take a short time but happens over time.
To summarize, erosion is caused by both man and nature and occurs over time. It can be reversed significantly by man using nature.
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