Question

Explain briefly the need for conservation of soil as a natural resource.

Answer 1

There is an acute need for the conservation of soil as a natural resource because of its adverse effects, which include the following:

1. Loss of fertile topsoil with its mineral content
2. Lowering of the water table
3. Drying of vegetation and extension of arid lands lead to an increase in the frequency of droughts and floods
4. Silting of river and canal beds
5. Recurrence of landslides
6. Adverse effect on economic prosperity and cultural development