GK
SOIL EROSION AND CONSERVATION
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Question
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To prevent wind and water erosion, the crop is sometimes harvested in such a way that a basal stub of the plant is left behind. This phenomenon is called:
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Mulching
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Ley farming
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Basin listing
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Strip cropping
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mulches prevent the water loss from soil evaporation which is very helpful during the summer season. Mulch can help to improve soil structure and nutrient cycling due to earthworm movement into the soil (Qin et al. 2015). It also lowers soil pH which enhances nutrients availability.
Detailed explanation-2: -Splash Erosion This is the first stage in the erosion process that is caused by rain.
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