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The process by which land is ploughed along lines joining points of the same height along the mountain slopes is called _______.
The process by which land is ploughed along lines joining points of the same height along the mountain slopes is called _______.
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The correct option is A Contour ploughing
During contour ploughing, the land is ploughed along the contour lines - which are the lines joining points of the same height along the mountain slopes. This slows down water speed, acts as a barrier to water flow and allows water to penetrate deep into the soil.
During contour ploughing, the land is ploughed along the contour lines - which are the lines joining points of the same height along the mountain slopes. This slows down water speed, acts as a barrier to water flow and allows water to penetrate deep into the soil.
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