Question

2.Real Life Applications

a) A farmer has a field along the bank of a river. He has removed all trees growing around his fields. How is this practice going to harm his fields?
b) Thomas is a scientist who is explaining the process of soil conservation to the farmers. While explaining, he will pay most attention to which layer? Why?
c) Sahil lives in Darjeeling, which is a popular hill station and tourist destination in North East India. He does farming there. What method should he use to prevent soil erosion?

Answer 1

Answer:

a) By removing the trees, the farmer also removed there roots, which were holding the dirt in place, and the river will start to erode the field, along with the wind.

b) While Thomas is explaining the process of soil conversation, he will pay most attention to the topsoil. He will do this because the topsoil is the one with the most nutrients, which the plants need, and because it is at the top it is easily eroded away by wind.

c) Sahil can use terrace farming to prevent erosion. it will prevent erosion by creating less of a slope for his crops to be on. In addition, it will draw tourists to his farm.