Soil Erosion


Soil II - Concepts
Class - 7th Foundation NTSE Subjects
 
 
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Soil Erosion

Soil Erosion:

Sometimes, wind and water remove the fertile top soil reducing the productivity of the soil in that area. This removal of soil by running water and wind is known as soil erosion. Generally, the rate of removal of fine particles from the surface is the same as the rate of formation of soil. But sometimes, disturbance in this balance, usually man-made leads to a greater rate of removal of soil. Hydroponics is a technique leads to a greater rate of removal of soil, with the help of which plants are grown in mineral nutrient solutions not soil. The major causes of soil erosion are:

Natural Causes of Soil Erosion:

1. High wind velocity over lands, which have no vegetation, carries away the loose top soil.

2.Pouring raindrops, over areas with no or very little vegetation. also carries away the top soil.

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Question : 1

Which of the following should be increased to prevent soil ersion ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

To prevent soil erosion, a farmer plants a hedge across a field. This method works because __________________

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which one is the Main cause of soil erosion?

Right Option : A
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