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प्रश्न
Name the various methods of conserving soil.
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उत्तर
The various methods of conserving soil are :
Contour tilling, terrace farming, strip cropping, contour bunding, afforestation, crop rotation, fallowing and controlled grazing.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Sketch the cross section of soil and label the various layers.
What is meant by the terms ‘soil erosion’ and ‘soil conservation’?
Form pairs or groups of three or four students and discuss, with examples, how we depend directly and indirectly on soil.

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.
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 |

Match the animals in Column I with their natural place of dwelling (habitat) in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Earthworm | (i) | Sand and beaches |
| (b) | Garden lizard | (ii) | Burrows in soil |
| (c) | Crab | (iii) | Deep, narrow holes in dry soils |
| (d) | Rodents | (iv) | Surface of soil |
| (e) | Scorpion | (v) | The surface of shaded moist soils |
| (f) | Snails and slugs | (vi) | A horizon of moist soils |
Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.
Several terms related to soil are hidden in the squares given in figure. Spot them and make a list. Two examples are given for you.

