Question

Explain a few ways to prevent soil erosion.

Answer 1

(i) Planting/Vegetation: Planting vegetation can control and prevent soil erosion by holding on to soil particles and preventing them from being eroded.

(ii) Fertilizer Use: Fertilizers can stop soil from eroding by adding an extra layer of protection.

(iii) Retaining Walls: Constructing retaining walls around places where soil erosion is a problem can help to reduce the amount of soil eroded.

(iv) Permeable fabric materials, such as coir, can be used to strengthen the soil and prevent erosion. [Any 3]