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Soil erosion can be prevented by:
Soil erosion can be prevented by:
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The correct option is B Afforestation
The correct answer is Option B: Afforestation
Explanation of the correct option
- Afforestation refers to the procedure of planting trees.
- As a result, as more trees are planted, the top layer of the soil becomes less susceptible to erosion from wind, water, or anything else.
- Thus, it helps to prevent erosion and save soil.
Explanation of the incorrect options:
- Option A) Deforestation is the cutting down of trees and is the major cause of soil erosion.
- Option C) Overgrazing by animals results in the removal of grass from the soil surface which results in loosening of the soil and hence is harmful
- Option D) Removal of vegetation results in the loosening of soil which in turn enhances the erosion of soil.
The final answer is Option B: Afforestation
Afforestation
The correct answer is Option B: Afforestation
Explanation of the correct option
- Afforestation refers to the procedure of planting trees.
- As a result, as more trees are planted, the top layer of the soil becomes less susceptible to erosion from wind, water, or anything else.
- Thus, it helps to prevent erosion and save soil.
Explanation of the incorrect options:
- Option A) Deforestation is the cutting down of trees and is the major cause of soil erosion.
- Option C) Overgrazing by animals results in the removal of grass from the soil surface which results in loosening of the soil and hence is harmful
- Option D) Removal of vegetation results in the loosening of soil which in turn enhances the erosion of soil.
The final answer is Option B: Afforestation
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