Question

soil is an important natural resource. it take million of yeqr to form soil upto a few centimeters. hence it is essential to conserve soil. what steps can be taken in this regards explain any two point​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Afforestation: The best way to conserve soil is to increase the area under forest. Indiscriminate felling of the trees should be stopped and efforts should be made to plant trees in new areas.

2. Checking shifting cultivation: Checking and reducing shifting cultivation will reduce soil erosion.

3. Contour Ploughing: If ploughing done at right angles to the hill slope, following the natural contours of the hill, the ridges and furrows break the flow of water down the hill. This will prevents soil erosion.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Land being an important natural resource, it is necessary to be very careful in its use. Following steps can be taken in this regard to conserve it:

(i) Limited use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides because they kill bacteria and other micro-organisms in the soil.

(ii) Check on indiscriminate cutting of trees because trees play a major role conserving soil from strong wind or rain.

(iii) Check on the pollution of environment.

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