Paper I · 4 Geography of India & AP · 4.3.2 Soils, natural vegetation and wildlife

4.3.2.5 Soil erosion, degradation and conservation methods

Soil erosion removes the fertile topsoil faster than nature rebuilds it, and India fights it through terracing, contour ploughing, shelter belts and watershed work.

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Key terms

  • soil erosion
  • gully
  • ravines
  • sheet erosion
  • contour ploughing
  • terracing
  • strip cropping
  • shelter belt
  • land degradation
  • Chambal

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  1. Core factsFoundation
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  5. Common trapsFoundation
  6. Quick revisionFoundation

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