Soil Degradation and Conservation

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What is soil degradation?

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The lowering of soil quality or productivity

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Which of the following is a cause of soil degradation?

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Construction

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What does construction often replace productive land with?

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Buildings and pavement

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Soil compaction from construction is caused by:

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Heavy equipment

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Bringing up subsoil during construction lowers fertility because:

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Subsoil has fewer nutrients and organic matter

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Soil contamination can enter and pollute:

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Groundwater

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Which is the primary factor in soil degradation?

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Erosion

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Improper irrigation can lead to:

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Salinization, alkalinization, and waterlogging

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Growing crops without replacing nutrients leads to:

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Soil fertility decline

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Overuse of fertilizers decreases:

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Organic matter and microbial activity