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Distinguish between Soil conservation and Soil erosion.
Distinguish Between
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| S.No. | Soil conservation | Soil erosion |
| i | The process of protecting the soil from erosion to maintain its fertility. | The removal or destruction of the top layer of soil by natural forces and human activities. |
| ii | Practiced for the conservation of afforestation, controlled grazing, construction of dams, crop rotation, windbreaks, etc. | Reduces the fertility of the soil, which leads to a reduction in agricultural productivity. |
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