Conservation of Resources and Pollution — BIOLOGY STD 8 — Question
ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8BIOLOGYConservation of Resources and Pollution1 Mark
Question
Give two steps that can be taken to prevent soil erosion.
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Answer
Following steps can be taken to conserve soil.
$(i)$ Step farming : In hilly areas, steps are cut in slopes for farming This reduces the speed of flow of water and thus prevents soil erosion.
$(ii)$ Afforestation : Soil can also be conserved by planting bare areas of land with trees.
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