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Question
What is soil conservation?
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Solution 1
Soil Conservation is the process of protecting the soil from erosion to maintain its fertility.
Solution 2
Soil conservation is the prevention of soil loss and protection of the fertile topsoil by using measures such as afforestation, contour ploughing, terracing and shelter belts to retain soil fertility.
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