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Question
Why step farming is common in hills?
Solution
Slopes on farms in the hills are steep. Because of the high slope, topsoil is always at risk of being washed away by rainwater. Efforts are being undertaken to avoid soil erosion. As a result, step farming is frequent in hills.
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