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Question
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?
Solution
In the hilly areas, soil erosion can be controlled by ploughing across contour lines, making use of terrace farming techniques and using strips of grass to check erosion by wind and water.
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