Practice Soil Erosion And Soil Conservation (1.7.2)

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Question 1.
What is soil erosion?
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Think about the effects of water and wind on soil.
Question 2.
Name a method of soil conservation.
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Consider how farmers might adjust their farming practices.
3Question 3.
What method is effective in reducing soil erosion?
- A) Ploughing down slopes
- B) Contour ploughing
- C) Clear-cutting forests
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Think about which technique would slow down water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Gully erosion creates shallow trenches.
- True
- False
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Consider what 'gully' implies about its depth.
Question 5.
Propose a plan to reduce soil erosion in a region affected by gully erosion.
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Think about combining natural and technological interventions.
Question 6.
Evaluate how climate change might affect soil erosion rates.
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Consider the relationship between weather and soil stability.

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