seminar quiz 12

The bare ground between plants and barriers is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps in retain soil moisture.

This is the definition of______

• Contour Barriers

• Contour Ploughing

• Mulching

• Shelter Belts

Different Crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil form soil erosion

This is the definition of_______

• Terrace Farming

• Intercropping

• Contour Ploughing

• Rock Dams

2 factors that lead to soil degradation.

• Deforestation.

• Overgrazing.

• Farming.

• Fertilizing.

In the costal and dry regions , rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect the soil cover

This is the definition of_______

• Shelter Belts

• Terrace Farming

• Rock Dam

• Shelter Belts

Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss.

• Contour Ploughing

• Mulching

• Rock Dam

• Shelter Belts

What are major threats to soil as a resource?

• Soil Erosion

• Landfall

• Mulching

• Soil Depletion