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प्रश्न
The photograph shows a framing method that helps in controlling soil erosion.
- What is this farming method called
- Mention any two other methods that help in controlling soil erosion.
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उत्तर
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Terrace farming.
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Construction of mud walls, ploughing fields in circles, levelling of fields can also prevent soil erosion.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain how soil is formed.
Sketch the cross section of soil and label the various layers.
Give geographical reason:
Soil is a very important resource.
Name any four agents of erosion.
Name the various methods of conserving soil.
Form pairs or groups of three or four students and discuss, with examples, how we depend directly and indirectly on soil.
Soil conservation measures are mainly aimed at protecting which of the following?
Read the following statements with reference to soil.
- Weathering is a very fast process of soil formation.
- Percolation of water is faster in sandy soils.
- Loamy soil contains only sand and clay.
- Top soil contains the maximum amount of humus.
Choose the correct statements from the above.
Locate the following zones given as boxed items in figure which shows a diagram of soil profile.
| Topsoil, Subsoil, C-horizon, Bedrock |
Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.
