Question

11.How is land being degraded? Suggest methods to conserve land resource.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Planting of shelter belts of plants to prevent wind erosion. control on over grazing. Stabilisation of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes. Control of mining activities.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Two reasons for land degradation are deforestation and overuse of chemical fertilisers.

Solution : Land is considered an important resource because it is used for different purposes such as agriculture, forestry, mining, building houses, roads and setting up of industries.