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How does the cool mountain breeze benefit agriculture activity, particularly the crops and soil?

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How does the cool mountain breeze benefit agriculture activity, particularly the crops and soil?

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Cool mountain breeze descends from slopes into valleys at night, lowering temperatures and slowing evaporation from soil and plants. This conserves soil moisture, helps dew formation, and gives crops a cooler microclimate, which is favourable for agriculture in hilly areas.

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Chapter 13: Earth as a System: Energy, Matter, and Life - Intext Questions [Page 261]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 13 Earth as a System: Energy, Matter, and Life
Intext Questions | Q 2. | Page 261
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