8th Class Social Science Minerals and Energy Resources / खनिज और ऊर्जा संसाधन Question Bank Natural Resources-Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - Long answer Type Question

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    What are the various techniques of preventing soil erosion?

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    The various techniques of preventing soil erosion are: Contour farming on gentle slopes when crops are grown across the slopes. Terracing or steps could be made on steeper slopes as these retain water and control run-off. Afforestation by planting trees. They also act as wind breakers. Mulching - by covering bare ground between plants with layers of straw helps in retaining soil moisture. Rock dams - Rocks are piled along steeps slopes to slow down the flow of water, it prevents soil loss and formation of gullies.


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