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Soil erosion increases fertility of the soil.

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Important Questions on Soil

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What causes soil erosion?

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Explain how soil erosion can be prevented.
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Shifting agriculture is practised in _____.
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Overgrazing exposes the soil to 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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Correct the following sentence by changing the underlined word.

Plantation of trees enhances soil erosion. 

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What is meant by soil erosion?
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Cutting down trees in large numbers is called afforestation.     
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Write two harmful effects of soil erosion.
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In which ways is topsoil eroded?
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What is soil erosion? What are its effects?
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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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What is soil erosion?
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Write short notes on embankments.
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Terrace farming is done   
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Trees prevent soil erosion.

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Complete the concept map:

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Soil erosion by water is common in places that receive heavy rainfall.    
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What is soil erosion?
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What is soil erosion?