Question

how will a contour map be useful for a farmer?

Answer 1

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◆To select low line land for intensive farming.
◆To select hilly tract for plantation farming.
◆To study slope of land.

Answer 2

In Contour farming, sloped lands are tilled along lines of consistent elevation. This is done to conserve rainwater and to reduce soil losses from surface erosion.

Its uses are

1. Reduce fertilizer loss, power and time consumption.

2. Increase crop yields and reduce erosion.

3. Helps to absorb the impact of heavy rains.

4. Most effective when used in conjunction.