Soil erosion and management

Question 0

Eight methods of reducing soil erosion.

Answer 0

Replanting trees
Terracing
Contour ploughing
Natural manure
Low density grazing
Strip cultivation
Varied crop types
Wind beaks

Question 1

Five causes of soil erosion.

Answer 1

Cutting down of trees and removal of hedges leaves soil exposed
Heavy machinery compacts the ground
Over cultivation impoverishes the soil
Ploughing up and down hills increases surface runoff
Wind blows off soil in exposed areas