Question

observe the picture carefully and answer the questions given below. a. Identify the type of farming shown in the picture. . . b. How is it done? . c. Why is it considered to be useful in hilly areas? . d. Name any other method of farming used for conservation of soil. . . e. Why should we conserve soil?
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) It is called step farming or Terrace Farming done in hilly areas.

b) It is done by cutting soil in such a way that they form steps on the hills.

c) Step Farming is important as it helps reduce soil erosion by slowing down speed of water and thereby ensuring the safety the top layer of soil which is the most fertile.

d) Contour Farming is another method.

e) If we don't conserve soil , crops production will be very difficult as the fertile layer of soil which is present at the top will be carried away by wind and water. Therefore, we should conserve soil.

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