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Why step farming is common in hills? - Science

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Why step farming is common in hills?

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Slopes on farms in the hills are steep. Because of the high slope, topsoil is always at risk of being washed away by rainwater. Efforts are being undertaken to avoid soil erosion. As a result, step farming is frequent in hills.

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Chapter 14: Natural Resources - Short Answer Questions [Page 84]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 9
Chapter 14 Natural Resources
Short Answer Questions | Q 49. | Page 84
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