Question

What is ‘soil erosion’? Mention its any two effects. Suggest two ways by which soil erosion can be checked.

Answer 1

* removal of top fertile layer of soil due to rain,wind and deforestation.
* effects of soil erosion:loss of fertility of the soil leading to reduction in the crop yield.
* check deforestation.plant trees of mixed species specially "poplar" and "eucalyptus" along the boundries of the field to check the speed of strong winds and hence prevent soil erosion.