Soil Degradation and Conservation Methods
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Soil Degradation and Conservation Methods starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Case Study: In a village in Rajasthan, farmers noticed that their crop yields have been declining due to the loss of topsoil after every monsoon. Suggest two soil conservation methods they can adopt.
Describe the role of government policies in soil conservation in India.
Explain how check dams help in soil conservation.
Explain how deforestation leads to soil degradation.
Explain how mulching helps in soil conservation.
Explain the process of gully erosion.
Explain the term 'desertification'.
Case Study: In a village in Rajasthan, farmers noticed that their crop yields have been declining due to the loss of topsoil after every monsoon. Suggest two soil conservation methods they can adopt.
Soil erosion by wind is more common in (1) Desert regions (2) Mountain regions (3) Coastal regions (4) River valleys
Soil salinization is mainly caused by (1) Overgrazing (2) Excessive irrigation (3) Deforestation (4) Urbanization
Which of the following is a benefit of crop rotation? (1) Increases soil erosion (2) Maintains soil fertility (3) Causes waterlogging (4) Increases salinity
Which of the following is a biological method of soil conservation? (1) Afforestation (2) Contour ploughing (3) Terracing (4) Check dams
The excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to _______ of soil.
The practice of ploughing along the contour lines to reduce soil erosion is called _______.
The process of restoring degraded soil to its original condition is called _______.
The removal of the top fertile layer of soil by wind or water is called _______.
Afforestation helps in soil conservation. True or False?
Contour ploughing helps in reducing soil erosion. Yes or No?
Soil conservation is important for sustainable agriculture. Yes or No?
Soil erosion is a type of soil degradation. True or False?
