ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Final Answer: The given statement is True.
Detailed explanation-2: -The good news is that trees and forests have an important role to play in preventing the loss of topsoil through soil erosion.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is a natural process. The major causes of soil erosion are namely, deforestation, overgrazing, forest fires and poor farming techniques. Hence the statement is correct.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vegetation: It is a ground cover provided by plants, the roots of these plants will captivate the soil and inhibits soil erosion. Matting the soil: The installation of safeguarding covering like a blanket over the soil for the growth of small plants also helps in preventing soil erosion.
Detailed explanation-5: -The roots of trees firmly hold the topmost layer of the soil and do not allow wind or water to carry away the topmost layer of the soil easily. Thus, afforestation reduces soil erosion.