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WorksheetsEarth Science Quiz - Soil Conservation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
It is a combination of practices used to protect the soil from degradation.
Tree Planting
Soil Erosion
Soil Conservation
Why is planting trees help in conserving the soil? It is because ________
It helps in maintaining soil moisture content.
Its roots hold the soil firmly avoiding erosion.
It gives nourishment to the soil.
all of the above
It is a leveled section of a hilly cultivated area.
Tree Planting
Terraces Building
No-till Farming
Which of the following is a process that involves planting seeds into the residue of the previous crop?
No-Till Farming
Crop Rotation
Contour Farming
Strip Cropping
This practice of farming on slopes considers the slope gradient and the elevation of soil along the slope.
Crop Rotation
Strip Cropping
Contour Farming
No-Till Farming
The soil contamination can be indicated by its pH level.
True
False
Watering the plants is beneficial to soil because it prevents _______
contamination
erosion
compaction
The salinity of soil
increases when there is an excessive amount of acids
decreases when there is an insufficient amount of acids
increases when there is an excessive amount of salts
They are important organisms for the nitrogen cycle.
Bacteria
Parasite
Virus
Different plants/ crops require certain pH level.
True
False
Maybe
It is a method of growing a series of dissimilar crops in an area which helps in the improvement of soil structure and fertility.
Strip Cropping
Crop Rotation
No-Till Farming
Contour Farming
Which of the following is a method helps in slowing the water runoff and prevents soil from being washed away along the slope?
Crop Rotation
Contour Farming
No-Till Farming
Strip Cropping
The following are best reasons for doing soil conservation methods EXCEPT ONE.
To ensure a secure food supply at reasonable prices.
To improve wildlife habitat.
To maintain an adequate amount of organic matter and biological life
To save farmers from the effect of climate change
When salinity of the soil has increased the metabolism of crops will be negatively affected.
True
False
Maintaining a good pH level of the soil is good for crops.
Yes
No
