Question

What are the sources/causes of soil erosion and how can we prevent soil erosion? [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

Explanation: 1 Mark each

Soil erosion is mainly caused by rain, wind, floods, deforestation. Erosion of soil is more severe in areas with little or no surface vegetation, such as desert.

There are many ways of preventing soil erosion:

(i) By planting more trees and increasing the vegetation cover.

(ii)By prevented Cutting of trees and deforestation and taking efforts to increase the green areas.

(iii)By maintaining soil in its natural condition by using less manure or by crop rotation.

(iv)By arranging proper irrigation.