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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Describe how strip cropping helps in soil conservation.
Describe one traditional method of soil conservation used in India.
Explain how afforestation helps in soil conservation.
Explain how overgrazing leads to soil degradation.
Explain the impact of soil degradation on the environment.
Explain the term 'gully erosion'.
A farmer notices that his field has deep channels formed after heavy rains. What type of soil erosion is this? (1) Sheet erosion (2) Rill erosion (3) Gully erosion (4) Wind erosion
A village in Rajasthan faces frequent dust storms and loss of topsoil. Which soil conservation method would you recommend? (1) Afforestation (2) Overgrazing (3) Deforestation (4) Excessive irrigation
A farmer notices that his field has deep channels formed after heavy rains. What type of soil erosion is this? (1) Sheet erosion (2) Rill erosion (3) Gully erosion (4) Wind erosion
A village in Rajasthan faces frequent dust storms and loss of topsoil. Which soil conservation method would you recommend? (1) Afforestation (2) Overgrazing (3) Deforestation (4) Excessive irrigation
Which Indian state is most affected by soil erosion due to heavy rainfall? (1) Rajasthan (2) Kerala (3) Punjab (4) Gujarat
Which of the following is a benefit of soil conservation? (1) Increased soil erosion (2) Improved soil fertility (3) Loss of biodiversity (4) Water pollution
Fill in the blank: Planting trees along the edges of fields to reduce wind speed and prevent soil erosion is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The loss of soil nutrients due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers 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 leaving crop residues on the field after harvest to protect the soil is called __________.
Contour ploughing is a soil conservation method. Yes or No?
Is mulching a method of soil conservation? Yes or No?
Is the use of organic manure a method of soil conservation? Yes or No?
Soil degradation affects food security. True or False?
