soil erosion and conservation

The wearing off or carrying away of soil by the action of wind or water is called

• storm

• flood

• soil erosion

• deforestation

This may lead to soil erosion

• terrace farming

• growing of crops

• afforestation

• deforestation

Afforestation is a term which means

• Running water washes away soil off___________

• slopes

• plains

__________forces like wind,rain and running water help in soil formation.

• artificial

• natural

Plants and trees hold the soil together by their_______

• roots

• stems

At places where strong winds blow,________are also blown away along with top soil

• manure

• seeds