Soil erosion can be prevented by

Terrace farming and shelter belt plantation can be done to prevent soil erosion in hilly areas.

(a) The air above land gets heated faster and being light, it starts rising up. As the air rises, a region of low pressure is created. As a result, the...

Lichens and Mosses (a) and (b). Lichens and mosses release substances which break down the stones resulting in the formation of soil.

The methods of preventing or reducing soil erosion are: (i) Prevention of deforestation (ii) Plantation of trees

By Galvanization: Coating of a less reactive metal with a more reactive metal e.g. coating of iron surface with Zn to prevent rusting of iron.   By greasing/oiling (to keep away...

Edward Jenner.  Example— Small pox, Polio

The biotic components of an ecosystem include the living organisms such as plants and animals. Plants play a very important role in controlling floods and soil erosion. The roots of...

Answer: (c) Terrace cultivation

Prevention of Soil Pollution: 1. Use manures instead of chemical fertilizers. 2. Industrial waste should be treated before release. 3. Avoid use of polythene and plastic or they should not get mixed in...

The correct answer is (2) Auxins helps to prevent premature leaf and fruit fall.