2.
Write in brief the factors that affect the formation
of soil.
3. What are the consequences of deforestation?
4. What are the causes of soil erosion?
5. What are the various techniques of preventing
soil erosion?
HOTS
Answers
Explanation:
2)The relief features, parent material, climate, vegetation, and other life-forms, as well as time apart from human activities, are the major factors responsible for the formation of soil.
3) The consequences of deforestation are:-
*Food problems
*Flooding
*Climate change
* Health issues
*Economic loss
4) The Main Causes Of Soil Erosion
*Deforestation for Agriculture Is One of the Top Causes of Soil Erosion.
*Soil Erosion is Also Caused by Overgrazing, Which Causes Floods too.
*Agrochemicals Cause Soil Erosion and Degradation.
*Construction and Recreational Activities.
5) The various methods for preventing soil erosion are:
*Preventing excessive grazing.
*Prevention of deforestation.
*Plantation of trees and plants.
*Mulch matting can be used to reduce erosion on the slopes.
*Put a series of fibre logs to prevent any water or soil from washing away.