Soil Conservation

What is contour farming?

• A type of no-till farming
• A method of planting crops in straight rows
• A farming technique where crops are planted along the contour lines of a field

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which soil conservation method involves building steps into a hillside to prevent soil erosion?

• Windbreaks
• Terracing
• Agroforestry

Which soil conservation method involves planting different crops in a specific order to improve soil health and fertility?

• Crop rotation
• Cover crops
• No-till farming

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which soil conservation method involves planting a crop specifically to protect the soil from erosion?

• Conservation tillage
• No-till farming
• Cover crops

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which soil conservation method involves planting trees or shrubs to create a barrier against wind and water erosion?

• Windbreaks
• Terracing
• Conservation buffers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which soil conservation method involves leaving crop residues on the soil surface to reduce erosion and improve soil health?

• Agroforestry
• Conservation tillage
• No-till farming

Leaving a permanent plant covering where water tends to flow during heavy rainfall.

• Crop rotation

• Grassed waterways

• Conservation buffers

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which soil conservation method involves leaving strips of land unplanted or with natural vegetation to reduce erosion and improve water quality?

• Buffer strips

• Conservation tillage

• No-till farming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which soil conservation method involves building small dams or terraces to slow down water flow and reduce soil erosion?

• Terracing
• Windbreaks
• Conservation buffers

Which soil conservation method involves reducing or eliminating the use of tillage to reduce soil disturbance and improve soil health?

• No-till farming
• Agroforestry
• Cover crops

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3