Description : What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas? -Geography
Last Answer : The methods of soil conservation in hilly regions are : (i) Plowing along the contour lines decreases the speed of water low down the slopes. (ii) terrace cultivation on slopes decreases ... shelterbelts have led to the stabilization of sand dunes and in stabilizing the desert in western India.
Description : Answer the following questions in about 30 words. What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : In the hilly areas soil erosion can be controlled by 1. Ploughing across contour lines can slow down the water flow in the slopes. This is known as Contour ploughing. 2. Making use of terrace ... of grass to check erosion by wind and water. This divides the wind force and causes less damage.
Description : What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Ploughing along the contour lines can decelerate the flow of water down the slopes. This is contour ploughing. (ii) Steps can be cut out on the slopes maping terraces. Terrace cultivation ... erosion. Large fields are divided into strips and strips of grass are left to grow between the crops.
Last Answer : Methods of soil conservation: (i) Contour ploughing or ploughing along the contour lines of a highland can decelerate the flow of water down the slopes. (ii) Terrace cultivation or cutting of steps ... . (iv) Afforestation or planting of trees in the hilly regions can help in soil conservation.
Description : What is soil erosion ? Mention two steps that could be taken to prevent soil erosion. -Geography
Last Answer : Soil Erosion: The detachment of the soil particles from the uppermost portion of the earth's crust is called soil erosion. Steps taken to prevent soil erosion are : (i) Contour ... trees are planted on the margins of deserts perpendicular to the wind direction which prevents soil erosion.
Description : Where are railways developed in hilly areas and why? Trace their history in the colonial period. -Geography
Last Answer : Railway tracts are laid through low hills, gaps or tunnels in the hilly terrains of peninsular region. In the places such as Himalayan regions, it is not favourable to construct railway lines. ... west coast has facilitated the movement of passengers and goods in this most economic region of India.
Description : Different between soil erosion and soil conservatiom -Geography
Last Answer : * Soil erosion is the process by which soil is worn away. Wind, water, heat, cold and gravity causes soil erosion. * soil conservation means conserving the soil. * Conservation is to save and erosion is natural effects causing it be break down and go away or move to a different location.
Description : What is soil erosion -Geography
Last Answer : “Soil erosion is the natural process in which the topsoil of a field is carried away by physical sources such as wind and water.”
Description : Briefly answer the following : 1. Mention one way in which man is responsible for soil erosion. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Deforestation 2. Deepening of the river bed will prevent floods and ultimately shore and stream bank erosion. 3. The soils an indefinitely durable so they provide valuable building material.
Description : What is soil erosion? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Soil erosion is the removal of soil by the forces of nature, particularly wind and water. 2. Soil erosion mainly takes place due to man’s activities such as : (a) Deforestation (b) Overgrazing of cattle.
Description : State any two methods of controlling soil erosion. -Geography
Last Answer : Two methods of controlling soil erosion are : (i) Planting trees and indiscriminate felling of trees must stop. (ii) Terraced farming checks erosion.
Description : State two methods of controlling the erosion of soil caused by running water. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Soil erosion caused by running water can be controlled by following methods : (i) By planting trees. (ii) Terrace farming. (b) Alluvial soil of the northern plains are coarse in texture ... Khadar soil is preferred to Bangar because it is more fertile as it is replished every year by floods.
Description : Give one difference between the following: (i) Khadar soil and Bangar soil. (ii) Sheet erosion and Wind erosion. -Geography
Last Answer : Bhangar Khadar (1) It belongs to Old alluvium. It belongs to New alluvium. (2) It is less fertile It is more fertile (3) It is non porous, claying and loamy. It is calcareous clay. (4) It is ... 1) It occurs in desert areas. (2) Agent of denudation is running water (2) Agent of denudation is wind.
Description : Name a method that can prevent soil erosion in non-slope areas or plains? -Geography
Last Answer : A method by which soil erosion can be prevented in non-slope areas is cover cropping. This process involves planting crops like corn, cereal, and oats to protect the fertile top soil from being ... to remove excess weeds. It also enables nitrogen fixing, improving quality and texture of the soil.
Description : Write down different methods of checking soil erosion. -Geography
Last Answer : Different methods to check soil erosion are: (i) Control overgrazing by livestock- Cattle, sheep, goats and other livestock tear up roots from the soil and ruining the texture and leave the land ... ploughing the land along the contour line to protects the soil from surface run-off by water.
Description : State the different causes of soil erosion pertaining to the following region and suggest remedial measures for the same. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) mountainous regions Cause: Lack of trees lead to loosening of soil which gets washed away due to rainfall and wind Remedy: Afforestation (b) Steep slopes and plateaus Cause: Lack of ... Remedy: Prevent urbanisation very close to river bodies, prevent dumping of wastes into the river bodies.
Description : Explain how deforestation is responsible for land degradation and soil erosion. -Geography
Last Answer : Deforestation occurs when there is excessive felling of trees and to clearing large forests for agricultural practices and building settlements and industries or mining for valuable minerals in the earth's ... loss of top soil which aids in healthy growth of crops and vegetation for survival.
Description : Suggest measures to check soil erosion by rivers. -Geography
Last Answer : Soil erosion by rivers can be checked by: (i) Planting Trees: One of the most effective ways to control soil erosion is by planting trees or other vegetation along the shores of rivers. Trees ... of eco-friendly fertilizers to control acidic content of the soil, etc. helps to reduce soil erosion.
Description : What is the main contribution of agriculture to the national economy? Explain any three steps taken by the Government of India -Geography
Last Answer : Agriculture provides good employment opportunities which contributes to the increase in national income level. This also improves people's living standards. Steps taken by government: (1) ... different agricultural universities have been started. (3) Breeding centres for animals are opened.
Description : Mention two steps taken by the government to boost agricultural production in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Launching of irrigation schemes: Many multipurpose projects have been constructed to provide power and irrigation facilities to the farmers. HYV seeds and Agriculture Universities: In ... farmers. Special seminars are also being held. Many new Agriculture Universities have been established.
Description : Explain any five steps taken by the government of India to promote international trade. -Geography
Last Answer : (A) India has trade relations with most of the countries and major trading blocks of the world. (B) (i) India aims to double its share in the international trade. For this, it has ... Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to promote exports. (v) Change from process to product patents.
Description : Discuss the steps to be taken to minimize environmental degradation by industry? -Geography
Last Answer : Minimizing the use of water for processing by reusing and recycling it, is done in two or more successive stages. Harvesting of rainwater to meet water requirements. Treating hot water ... Tertiary treatment by biological, chemical, and physical processes. This involves the recycling of wastewater.
Description : Name an area in India in which each of the following processes take place: 1. Sheet erosion 2. Gully erosion -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Hilly areas of Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh 2. Madhya Pradesh
Description : Name two important agents of erosion. For each, state one method of controlling the erosion caused. -Geography
Last Answer : Two important agents of erosion are : 1. Wind and 2. Running water. Erosion by wind can be controlled by planting shelter belts perpendicular to the wind direction. Erosion by running water can be controlled by planting trees, making dams across the river etc.
Description : What is meant by soil erosion? How is it caused?
Last Answer : Removal of soil from one place to another by some natural agent is called soil erosion. It is the process of taking away or washing away of soil cover by wind or water flow. Soil erosion is caused by deforestation, heavy rains and running water, overgrazing, winds and slope of the land.
Description : Explain preventive measures that can be taken to avoid landslides in hilly area.
Last Answer : The preventive measures that can be taken to avoid landslide in hilly area: The land slide can not be prevented due to earthquakes, but land slides due to other causes can be prevented by taking ... improve the stability of hill slopes. This is done by turfing, stone pitching, cement grouting etc.
Last Answer : Maintain a safe distance from the car in front. Carefully move up slowly in gear 1 or first gear. You have to go to the top of the hill and climb more slowly , because the visibility on ... to maintain additional distance from the vehicle in front. No overtaking can be done during the ups and downs.
Description : Suggest the initiative taken by the government to ensure the increase in agricultural production. -Geography
Last Answer : Organic farming is much in vogue today because it is practiced without factor made chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides. Hence, it does not affect the environment in a negative manner. Indian ... . India’s diverse climate can be harnessed to grow a wide range of high-value crops.
Description : What is sheet erosion and contour ploughing?
Last Answer : a) When water flows as a sheet over large areas down a slope, top soil is washed away. It is known as sheet erosion. b) Ploughing along the contour lines is known as contour ploughing. It is a method of controlling soil erosion.
Description : What types of grasses and plants sustain harsh winters, hilly, sandy soil, and road salt?
Last Answer : Buffalo grass (side oats gramma) is very hardy and can take just about anything.
Description : What is soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Soil pollution is decrease in the quality of soils either due to human sources or natural sources by both.
Description : What are the results of soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : It results in the increase of soil erosion, lack of humus, decrease in soil microorganisms, plant nutrients etc.
Description : What are the sources of soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Sources of soil pollution, industrial and mining waste. Domestic and urban waste, agricultural waste, nuclear waste etc.
Description : What are the effects of soil pollutants? -Geography
Last Answer : The effects of soil pollutants are it decreases the fertility of the soil, converts the region into wasteland, destroys the micro organisms in the soil etc.
Description : What are the various methods of soil conservation? -Geography
Last Answer : Many different Methods of soil conservation: 1. Contour Plowing - Originating in ancient Phoenicia, Contour Plowing involves plowing grooves into the desired farmland, then planting the crop ... of nitrogen fertilizer and fungicides can increase yields and protect crops from drought and flooding.
Description : (i) With which crop is ratooning associated? (ii) What are the types of soil that suit the cultivation of this crop? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Sugarcane. (ii) Sugarcane grows well on the loams and clayey loams and also on black cotton soil. (iii) Ratoon crops have the advantage of maturing earlier. Ratoon crop is the second crop which ... left on. So, it saves time and labour of fresh sowing and it cuts the cost of cultivation.
Description : Explain the terms soil horizon -Geography
Last Answer : A soil horizon is a layer parallel to the soil surface, whose physical characteristics differ from the layers above and beneath. Each soil type usually has three or four horizons. Horizons are ... most cases by obvious physical features, chiefly colour andtexture. The 'O' stands for organic matter.
Description : Define soil horizon -Geography
Last Answer : Soil horizon is a distinct layer of soil, approximately parallel with the land surface, whose properties develop from the combined actions of living organisms and percolating water.
Description : 1. Name the Indian soil which is formed due to the weathering of basic igneous rocks. 2. Name two states of India where this type of soil is found. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Black soil 2. Maharashtra and Gujarat
Description : Name the following : 1. An important transported soil of India -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Alluvial soil 2. Red soil
Description : 1. Name two varieties of millet grown in India. 2. What is the soil requirement for growing millet? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Jowar, Bajra 2. Red and sandy soil
Description : 1. Why does alluvial soil differ in texture? 2. State two cash crops that grow well in alluvial soil. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. It is the transported soil and in the upper course of the river it is coarse where as in the lower coarse it is finally grained. 2. Wheat and Rice.
Description : With reference to black soil answer the following : 1. Name one important crop which grows in this soil. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Cotton. 2. Soil is rich in soil nutrients such as calcium, carbonate, potash, lime etc.
Description : Mention two differences between Alluvial Soil and Black Cotton Soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Alluvial Soil Black Soil 1. Alluvial soil is very fertile as it is rich in mineral nutrients like potash and lime. 1. The black soils are made of extremely fine material, i. e., clayey material ... from the sediments deposited by rivers. 2. The soil is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
Description : What is soil conservation? State a method of soil conservation in the: 1. Arid and Semi-Arid region. -Geography
Last Answer : Soil erosion is the removal of soil by the forces of nature, particularly wind and water. Soil erosion mainly takes place due to man’s activities such as deforestation, overgrazing of cattle, faulty methods of cultivation. 1. Aforestation, Restricting grazing of animals 2. Constructing dams
Description : Mention two similarities between red soil and laterite soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Two similarities between red soil and laterite soil are : (i) Both are red is colour as they are rich in iron oxide. (ii) Both are porous and friable.
Description : Give a geographic reason for each of the following : (i) Alluvial soil is extremely fertile. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons: (i) Alluvial soil is extremely fertile because it is found to a depth of 500 m and rich in humus, lime and potash. (ii) There is a need for soil conservation ... be practised extensively because the area under forest cover is shrinking day by day due to urbanization etc.
Description : Mention two differences between alluvial soil and red soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Differences between alluvial soil and red soil are : (i) Alluvial soil is more fertile and deep whereas red soil is not water retentive and less fertile. (ii) Alluvial soil is yellow in colour and red soil is red in colour.
Description : Give a geographical reason for : (i) different regions in India having different kinds of soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons : (i) Different regions in India having different kinds of soil because different regions have different parent material and climatic conditions. (ii) Black soil is suitable for ... alumina humus etc. (iii) Afforestation or planting of tress saves the soil from erosion.