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How is soil erosion caused? Why is it harmful for plants?

Important Questions on Soil

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Define the soil conservation.

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Overgrazing exposes the soil to erosion.
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Explain how soil erosion can be prevented.
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What are the effects of soil erosion?
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What causes soil erosion?

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What is soil erosion?
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What is soil erosion? How can soil erosion be checked? 
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Why is soil erosion by wind common in deserts?
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Write short notes on embankments.
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Write two harmful effects of soil erosion.
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The removal of topsoil from the surface of the Earth is known as _____ erosion.
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What is meant by soil erosion?
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Look at the picture carefully and answer the question asked below.

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Where will the maximum soil erosion occur, in thick forests or bare lands? Why? Apart from providing us with food, what is the benefit of agricultural land?

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Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?
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What is soil erosion?
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What is soil erosion? What are its effects?
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Complete the concept map:

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What is soil erosion?
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Soil erosion can weaken the soil's ability to hold water. It harms the topsoil and vegetation. What will be the effect of soil erosion on the insects and animals living under the soil? Will they benefit from soil erosion or will they be harmed?
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Erosion of soil by wind is common in _____.