OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How can farmers prevent/slow down soil erosion?
A
Cover their crops with a tarp
B
Water the soil everyday in order to weigh it down
C
Plant crops, plants, etc. to hold the soil in place
D
Cut down all of the trees and crops.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Maintaining a healthy, perennial plant cover. Mulching. Planting a cover crop – such as winter rye in vegetable gardens. Includes annual grasses, small grains, legumes and other types of vegetation planted to provide a temporary vegetative cover.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soil erosion decreases soil fertility, which can negatively affect crop yields. It also sends soil-laden water downstream, which can create heavy layers of sediment that prevent streams and rivers from flowing smoothly and can eventually lead to flooding.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plant Grasses, Groundcovers, Shrubs, & Trees. Add Mulch, Matting, and Rocks. Create Diversions To Help Drainage. Avoid Soil Compaction and Overgrazing. Mixing Manure/Compost In Your Soil. 08-Aug-2022

Detailed explanation-4: -Afforestation. Planting new trees and plants is afforestation. Crop Rotation. Terrace Farming. Building Dams. Shelterbelts. Embankments. Van Mahotsav.

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