Question

What is soil erosion and soil conservation? Suggest some of the measures for soil conservation

Answer 1

Instructions:

Define soil erosion
Define soil conservation
Soil conservation measures

Solution:

Soil erosion

Soil erosion is the removal or destruction of top layers of soil by natural forces such as running water or wind and by human activities such as mining.

Soil conservation

Soil conservation is the process of protecting the soil from erosion to maintain its fertility.

Soil conservation measures

Afforestation
Check dams
Terrace farming
Windshields