Question

Cover crops or soil cover are grown to

• A. prevent soil conservation
• B. improve soil fertility
• C. prevent erosion
• D. improve soil aeration

Answer 1

The correct option is C

prevent erosion

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Soil erosion is the eradication of topmost layer of the soil.
2. Soil cover reduces soil erosion and maintains soil moisture.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Soil conservation is the process of protecting the quality of soil. Cover crops promote soil conservation.

Option B:

1. Although cover crops do increase soil fertility, their main purpose is to prevent soil erosion.

Option D:

1. Although cover crops do increase soil aeration, their main purpose is to prevent soil erosion.

Final answer: Cover crops or soil cover are grown to prevent erosion,