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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A farmer notices that his land is losing fertility and crops are not growing well. Suggest two soil conservation methods he can use.
Describe how overgrazing by cattle can lead to soil degradation.
Describe how terrace farming helps in soil conservation.
Describe the impact of industrial waste on soil quality.
Explain how crop rotation helps in maintaining soil fertility.
Explain how deforestation leads to soil degradation.
Explain the importance of soil conservation for sustainable agriculture.
A farmer notices that his land is losing fertility and crops are not growing well. Suggest two soil conservation methods he can use.
Which human activity is a major cause of soil degradation in India? (1) Terrace farming (2) Over-irrigation (3) Afforestation (4) Mulching
Which of the following is a benefit of contour ploughing? (1) Increases soil erosion (2) Reduces water runoff (3) Causes soil salinization (4) Promotes deforestation
Which of the following is a biological method of soil conservation? (1) Afforestation (2) Building bunds (3) Contour ploughing (4) Check dams
Which of the following is a chemical cause of soil degradation? (1) Overgrazing (2) Use of pesticides (3) Floods (4) Deforestation
Fill in the blank: Planting rows of trees to reduce wind speed and prevent soil erosion is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The loss of soil fertility due to repeated cultivation without adding nutrients is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The practice of growing grass or legumes between rows of crops to prevent soil erosion is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The practice of ploughing along the contour lines of a slope is called __________.
Soil erosion is a type of soil degradation. True or False?
True or False: Afforestation is a method of soil conservation.
True or False: Soil conservation is only important for farmers.
True or False: Soil conservation methods can help prevent floods.
