Question

Define the following

1. Soil profile
2. Soil erosion
3. Soil conservation

Answer 1

1. Soil profile is a vertical section of the soil from the top soil, down to the parent rock, showing different soil layers.
2. Soil erosion is defined as the removal of soil (particularly the top soil) by agents such as wind or running water.
3. Steps adopted to avoid or at least reduce soil erosion is known as soil conservation.