Question

Define the following :-
a). Gullies
b). Sheet Erosion
c). Contour Ploughing

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Answer 1

* a ravine formed by the action of water is known as gullies
* sheet erosion is the uniform removal of soil in thin layers by the forces of raindrops and overland flow
* ploughing along the contours of land in order to minimise soil erosion is known as contour ploughing

Answer 2

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a) Gullies : A gully is arelatively deep vertical walled channel , recently formed within a valley where no wall - defined channel previously existed .

b) Countour ploughing : This is the farming practice of ploughing across the slope of hills following its elevation countour lines .

c) Sheet erosion : Water flowing down over a large area causes the top soil to be wased away .This is called sheet erosion .

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