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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair
Soil erosion and soil conservation
उत्तर
Soil erosion :
It refers to the washing away or removal of the layers of soil by various agents like running water and wind.
Soil conservation :
It refers to the protection of soil against erosion and exhaustion because of deforestation, excessive grazing, running
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Sketch the cross section of soil and label the various layers.
What are the components of topsoil?
Name the various methods of conserving soil.
Distinguish between contour tilling and contour bunding.
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Why is soil conservation important? Give three reasons.
Explain any two methods of soil conservation briefly.
Read the following statements with reference to the soil.
(i) Weathering is a very fast process of soil formation.
(ii) Percolation of water is faster in sandy soils.
(iii) Loamy soil contains only sand and clay.
(iv) Topsoil contains the maximum amount of humus.
Choose the correct statements from the above.
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