ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 7 of 35

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Question 5(iv)

What is Soil Conservation? Mention any two measures taken to conserve soil.

Answer

Soil conservation means prevention of soil loss from erosion or prevention of reduced fertility of soil caused by over-use, acidification, salinisation or other types of soil contamination.

Two measures taken to conserve soil are:

  1. Terrace farming — Terraces act as bunds and prevent soil erosion by running water.
  2. Contour Ploughing — Ploughing along contours on a slope prevents soil erosion by running water.