Practice Degradation Of Cultivable Land (3.6.8) - Land Resources and Agriculture

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Question 1.
Define soil degradation.
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Think about the relationship between agriculture and soil health.
Question 2.
What does the term 'fallow period' mean?
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Consider rest periods in other contexts.
3Question 3.
Which factor does NOT contribute to soil degradation?
- Excessive irrigation
- Crop rotation
- Excess chemical use
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Think about sustainable practices.
4Question 4.
Soil salinity affects agricultural productivity. True or False?
- True
- False
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Recall how salinity impacts water absorption.
Question 5.
Design a sustainable farming system for a region suffering from soil degradation and justify your choices.
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Consider methods that enhance soil biodiversity.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of a specific chemical fertilizer on soil health over five years.
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Think about alternatives that are organic or less harmful.

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