Prevention of Soil Erosion

Soil erosion is the natural process in which the _________ of a field is carried away by physical sources such as wind and water.

• topsoil

• subsoil

• bedrock

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Identify one cause of soil erosion.

• Afforestation

• Building breakwaters

• Deforestation

• Building embankments (dam)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Prevention of soil erosion is also known as ________________.

• soil consumption

• soil conservation

• soil erosion

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

(a)   by animals should be avoided as it makes the land barren.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Applying a layer of (a)   to the topsoil protects against rain impact and restores pH levels.

______ ___________ system helps to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants

(a)  

What is Soil Erosion? List at least 4 ways to prevent soil erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Terrace farming is the most affective method of growing crops in hilly areas. Why?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What are breakwaters? List one use of breakwaters .

I am a barrier that stops the flow of surface water or underground streams. I am made up of concrete and rocks. I prevent water runoff and also plays a role in preventing soil erosion.

Who am I?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4