Question

What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?

Answer 1

The following steps should be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas are-

(1) Contour ploughing- which refers to ploughing along the contour lines.

(2) Terrace farming- constructions of steps along the hilly areas by cutting the rock layers to reduce the flow of rivers.

(3) Plugging of gullies to prevent gully erosion.

Answer 2

Answer :

In highly areas, soil erosion can be controlled by ploughing across continuously, making use of terrace farming techniques and using strips of grasses to check soil erosion by wind and water.

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Soil erosion is the moving or removal of the soil by wind or water. Soil erosion can also be stoppen by using afferostation.