USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Terrace farming controls the water flow by creating level platforms on the slope of the land. Answer: Some of the benefits of contour ploughing include the following: It helps to prevent soil erosion by controlling the flow of water. It helps to improve the drainage of the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soil & Water Conservation in General Areas Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation, erosion control, water conservation and distribution, afforestation, cash/horticulture crops development works water harvesting works, farm ponds, conservation works in urban areas, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -In contour plowing, the ruts made by the plow run perpendicular rather than parallel to the slopes, generally furrows that curve around the land and are level. This method is also known for preventing tillage erosion. Tillage erosion is the soil movement and erosion by tilling a given plot of land.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. Cover crops are often tilled under serving also as a “green manure” crop.