Question

All of the following are considered conservation practices except

• A. Composting organic waste
• B. Encouraging free range livestock
• C. Controlled burning of prairies
• D. Planting cover crops
• E. Planting of trees and shrubs as windbreaks

Answer 1

The correct option is A Composting organic waste

A. Composting organic waste is a way of preparing manure which is used to add nutrients to the soil.

B. Free range livestock is raised to get better nutritional products.

C. Controlled burning of prairies is a way of restoration of prairies plants. These plants can survive the fire as they have deep roots. Controlled burning allows their restoration.

D. Planting cover crops help in restoration of soil nutrients. These are planted along with the main crop which protects them and also enriches the soil.

E. Planting of trees and shrubs in rows as windbreaks prevent destruction from high speed winds.

Hence, composting is not a type of conservation practice.

So, the correct answer is 'Composting organic waste'.