Question

Define soil erosion and reasons responsible for soil erosion in Punjab. M.P. Chhattisgarh also suggest solution to these states to solve the problem.

CLASS 10 GEOGRAPHY​

Answer 1

Answer:

❖ Define soil erosion?

➡ Soil erosion is the displacement of the upper layer of soil; it is a form of soil degradation. This natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive agents, that is, water, ice, snow, air, plants, animals, and humans

❖ reasons responsible for soil erosion in Punjab. M.P. Chhattisgarh :

The degradation of land quality in Punjab is mainly due to increased salinity of land which is a direct result of poor scientific practices of agriculture. Complete answer: The options in the question present the causes of degradation of land quality.

❖ solution to reduce soil erosion in Punjab and chhattisgarh :

You can reduce soil erosion by:

• Maintaining a healthy, perennial plant cover.
• Mulching.
• Planting a cover crop – such as winter rye in vegetable gardens.
• Placing crushed stone, wood chips, and other similar materials in heavily used areas where vegetation is hard to establish and maintain.

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