Question

(d) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Shelter belts reduce soil erosion in arid areas.
(ii) Rural development will influence soil conservation.
(iii) Water harvesting aids in soil conservation.

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) ==>shelterbelts are usually a row of trees along fence lines.

==>They are planted mainly to protect animals and crops from cold winds.

==>shelterbelts reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damages to crops.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(I)Shelter belts are usually a row of trees along fence lines. They are planted mainly to protect animals or crops from cold winds. Field shelter belts Reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damages to crops.

(ii)Answer. Answer: Rural development is directly related to conservation of soil.As rural area people plant trees and cultivated crops it makes the soil stable and it is difficult for natural agents to wash it off so, when rural areas are developed the soil conservation increases.

(iii) Rural development is directly related to conservation of soil.As rural area people plant trees and cultivated crops it makes the soil stable and it is difficult for natural agents to wash it off so, when rural areas are developed the soil conservation increases.