Question

What are the methods of preventing or reducing soil erosion?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer: Preventive methods of soil erosion (i) Afforestation Planting more trees reduces soil erosion. (ii) Contour Ploughing Ploughing land in furrows across the natural slope of the land helps trap water and prevent the washing away of top soil along with it.

Examples of erosion control methods include the following:

cellular confinement systems.

crop rotation.

conservation tillage.

contour bunding.

contour plowing.

cover crops.

fiber rolls (also called straw wattles)

gabions.

Cover bare patches of soil, hill sides, and spaces between plants with 1 to 2 inches of mulch. This will protect soil from overhead watering and rain, keeping it in place. It also minimizing evaporation and feeding soil at the same time. Consider adding extra seed to cover ground and fill in bare patches in your lawn.

Answer 2

Answer:

The various methods for preventing and reducing soil erosion are:

i. Preventing excessive grazing.

ii. Prevention of deforestation.

iii. Plantation of trees and plants.