Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation
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Q. The erosion of thin layers of soil one after another over a period of time is known as .
- floor erosion
- sheet erosion
- gully erosion
Q. Which of the following statements is/are true with reference to soil erosion?
- Deforestation exposes land to the forces of wind and water leading to loss of topsoil and nutrients.
- Logging of forests protects the ground from soil erosion.
- Overgrazing reduces the ability for plants to grow and water to penetrate leading to loss of soil microbes.
- The overuse of pesticides changes the soil composition and disrupts the balence of micro-organisms in the soil.
Q. There are certain methods to conserve soil in plain areas and on hill slopes. Which of the following statements about soil conservation practices is/are true?
- Crop rotation enables farmers to increase soil's organic matter content, soil structure, and rooting depth.
- Cover cropping and mulching reduces soil displacement associated with the impact of raindrops hitting soil particles.
- Conservation tillage is aimed at preserving soil aggregates, organic matter and surface residue from previous crops.
- Cross slope farming creates vegetative areas that separate field boundaries from watercourses.
Q. Which of the following is not a way to conserve soil?
- Mulching
- Strip cropping
- Overgrazing
- Terrace farming
Q. Which of the following methods will reduce soil erosion in the mountains?
- Contour ploughing
- Mulching
- Strip cropping
- Terrace farming
Q. Read the following statements and select the most appropriate option.
Statement 1 (S1): Both sheet and gully erosion happen because of running water.
Statement 2 (S2): Incorrect farming methods do not cause soil erosion.
Statement 1 (S1): Both sheet and gully erosion happen because of running water.
Statement 2 (S2): Incorrect farming methods do not cause soil erosion.
- Only S1 is true.
- Only S2 is true.
- Both S1 and S2 are true.
- Both S1 and S2 are untrue.
Q. What is the process of denudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down of soil called?
- Weathering
- Afforestation
- Soil Erosion
- Soil Reclamation
Q. The erosion of thin layers of soil one after another over a period of time is known as .
- floor erosion
- sheet erosion
- gully erosion
Q. Which of the following is not a way to conserve soil?
- Mulching
- Terrace farming
- Strip cropping
- Overgrazing
Q. There are certain methods to conserve soil in plain areas and on hill slopes. Which of the following statements about soil conservation practices is/are true?
- Crop rotation enables farmers to increase soil's organic matter content, soil structure, and rooting depth.
- Cover cropping and mulching reduces soil displacement associated with the impact of raindrops hitting soil particles.
- Conservation tillage is aimed at preserving soil aggregates, organic matter and surface residue from previous crops.
- Cross slope farming creates vegetative areas that separate field boundaries from watercourses.