What are the methods of checking soil erosion?
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Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes? Shelterbelts, Mulching, Terrace cultivation
Answer: (c) Terrace cultivation
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Explain how soil pollution and soil erosion could be prevented.
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...
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Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion from the following: (a) Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion
(a) The correct order of soil erosion process is splash erosion, sheet erosion, rill erosion and gully erosion. Splash occurs when the raindrop hits the surface; explosive impact soil into...
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Mention any two human activities which are responsible for the process of soil erosion.
(i) Two human activities which are responsible for the process of soil erosion are deforestation and overgrazing, mining, construction, etc. (ii) Types of Soil Erosion: (a) Cullies: The running water cuts...
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What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas?
Methods of soil conservation: (i) Ploughing along the contour lines can decrease the speed o[ water flow down the slopes. (ii) Step or terrace cultivation on slopes restricts erosion. Western and Central...
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In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate
(b) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with deforestataion. Terace cultivation helps in less erosion of soil.
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Which of the following is not a tropical type of soil ? (a) Red soil (b) Desert soil (c) Black soil (d) Brown soil
(d) Brown soil
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Which of the following is not a tropical type of soil ? (a) Red soil (b) Desert soil (c) Black soil (d) Brown soil
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Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways 1. Soil formation 2. Prevention of soil erosion
(d) Biological diversity helps in the formation and maintenance of soil structure and the retention of moisture and nutrient levels. Biodiversity supports ecosystem services including air quality, climate water purification,...
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In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
(b) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with deforestataion .Terace cultivation helps in less erosion of soil.
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