Question

define the following method of soil conservation (a) terrace farming (b) strip cropping (c) planting of shelter belts

Answer 1

a) TERRACE FARMING: is very effective in conserving soil in mountainous regions. the hill slopes are cut into terrace so that the speed at which the rain water flows down is reduced. cross are grown on these terrace.
b)STRIP CROPPING: is the method of growing different crops in narrow strips, usually along the natural contours of the land.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) terrace farming:

Terrace farming is a technique of farming whereby “steps” known as terraces are built onto the slopes of hills and mountains. Whenever it rains, instead of rain carrying away the soil nutrients and plants down the slope, they flow to the next terrace. Every step has an outlet that channels the water to the next step.

(b) strip cropping:

Strip cropping is a practice of growing field crops in narrow strips either at right angles to the direction of the prevailing wind, or following the natural contours of the terrain to prevent wind and water erosion of the soil.

(c) planting of shelter belts:

Shelterbelts, or windbreaks, are rows of trees planted on agricultural land, often comprised of different tree and shrub species. The majority of shelterbelts are often planted in a single row but in some cases have been planted in up to 21 rows of trees and shrubs.