Carving out broad, flat steps along steep slopes is known as __________.

Strip cropping

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Terrace Farming

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Rock Dams

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Mulching

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The correct option is B Terrace Farming
Terrace farming is one of the way to arrest soil erosion. It is done by carving out broad, flat steps along steep slopes. The flatland created reduces the speed of water and amount of surface runoff allowing water to percolate into the soil.

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