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Prevention of Soil Erosion

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

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

a)

topsoil

b)

subsoil

c)

bedrock

d)

none of the above

2.

Identify one cause of soil erosion.

a)

Afforestation

b)

Building breakwaters

c)

Deforestation

d)

Building embankments (dam)

3.

Prevention of soil erosion is also known as ________________.

a)

soil consumption

b)

soil conservation

c)

soil erosion

d)

None of the above

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

(a)  

7.

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

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8.

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

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9.

What are breakwaters? List one use of breakwaters .

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10.

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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