Soil Conservation

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When there are not enough plants to hold topsoil in place, water and  _______ carry the topsoil away, leaving the subsoil exposed

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wind

Front

What is a soil problem all farmers face? Options: soil hardening, soil erosion, soil spoiling, soil pollution

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soil erosion

Front

How can farmers prevent/slow down soil erosion? Options: Cover their crops with a tarp, Water the soil everyday in order to weigh it down, Plant crops, plants, etc. to hold the soil in place, Cut down all of the trees and crops.

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Plant crops, plants, etc. to hold the soil in place

Front

Soil conservation includes all of the following EXCEPT_______: Desertification, Contour plowing, Terracing, Crop rotation

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Desertification

Front

What soil conservation technique is this? (The picture shows rows of trees.)

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Wind Breaks

Front

Which type of soil conservation strategy is being used in this picture? Options: windbreakers, contour farming, planting of vegetation, terracing

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terracing

Front

Farmer Joe plowed curved rows that followed the shape of the land. What method did he use?

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contour plowing

Front

Why would Farmer Joe use the conservation method of growing cover crops?

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To prevent weeds from growing and add nutrients to soil