Question

Which of the following actions contributes to soil conservation?

Options

• Cutting down trees for farming.

• Practicing crop rotation and planting cover crops.

• Overgrazing by livestock.

• Intensive tillage farming.

Answer 1

Practicing crop rotation and planting cover crops.

Explanation:

Crop rotation and cover crops help to preserve soil fertility, reduce erosion, and prevent nutrient depletion. In contrast, cutting down trees, overgrazing, and heavy tillage degrade soil and accelerate its decline.