Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation

Q. The erosion of thin layers of soil one after another over a period of time is known as .

1. floor erosion
2. sheet erosion
3. gully erosion

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true with reference to soil erosion?

1. Deforestation exposes land to the forces of wind and water leading to loss of topsoil and nutrients.
2. Logging of forests protects the ground from soil erosion.
3. Overgrazing reduces the ability for plants to grow and water to penetrate leading to loss of soil microbes.
4. 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?

1. Crop rotation enables farmers to increase soil's organic matter content, soil structure, and rooting depth.
2. Cover cropping and mulching reduces soil displacement associated with the impact of raindrops hitting soil particles.
3. Conservation tillage is aimed at preserving soil aggregates, organic matter and surface residue from previous crops.
4. Cross slope farming creates vegetative areas that separate field boundaries from watercourses.

Q. Which of the following is not a way to conserve soil?

1. Mulching
2. Strip cropping
3. Overgrazing
4. Terrace farming

Q. Which of the following methods will reduce soil erosion in the mountains?

1. Contour ploughing
2. Mulching
3. Strip cropping
4. 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.

1. Only S1 is true.
2. Only S2 is true.
3. Both S1 and S2 are true.
4. Both S1 and S2 are untrue.

Q. What is the process of denudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down of soil called?

1. Weathering
2. Afforestation
3. Soil Erosion
4. Soil Reclamation

Q. The erosion of thin layers of soil one after another over a period of time is known as .

1. floor erosion
2. sheet erosion
3. gully erosion

Q. Which of the following is not a way to conserve soil?

1. Mulching
2. Terrace farming
3. Strip cropping
4. 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?

1. Crop rotation enables farmers to increase soil's organic matter content, soil structure, and rooting depth.
2. Cover cropping and mulching reduces soil displacement associated with the impact of raindrops hitting soil particles.
3. Conservation tillage is aimed at preserving soil aggregates, organic matter and surface residue from previous crops.
4. Cross slope farming creates vegetative areas that separate field boundaries from watercourses.