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Soil Erosion and Conservation

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When soil is washed or worn away this is called soil erosion.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Soil erosion is caused by

a)

Deforestation

b)

Animals overgrazing

c)

Clearing vegetation from steep slopes

d)

All of the above

3.

Soil is one of our most valuable resources. it can provide land cover and be protected by fallen leaves and __________.

a)

Sand

b)

Erosion

c)

Land

d)

Trees

4.

Planting the same crop over and over in the same area can deplete the nutrients and lead to soil erosion.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which method can best prevent soil erosion of this slope?

a)

Planting different crops

b)

Planting trees

c)

Fallen leaves

d)

Animals grazing

6.

Soil (a)   is the protection and preservation of soil.

7.

This method of soil conservation involves ________________.

a)

Land terracing

b)

Crop rotation

c)

Gabions

d)

Wind breaks

8.

This method of soil conservation involves ________________.

a)

Land terracing

b)

Crop rotation

c)

Gabions

d)

Wind breaks

9.

This method of soil conservation involves ________________.

a)

Land terracing

b)

Crop rotation

c)

Gabions

d)

Wind breaks

10.

Nutrients can be replaced in the soil when we __________

a)

Change the types of crops we plant

b)

Add compost

c)

Add manure and fertilizer

d)

All of the above