Question : The method of soil conservation in which rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water which prevents gullies and further soil loss is called?
Option 1: Mulching
Option 2: Contour barriers
Option 3: Rock dam
Option 4: Terrace farming
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Correct Answer: Rock dam
Solution : correct answer is Rock dams.
Rock dams are small barriers made up of stone, sand or gravel across a drainage. Its main purpose is to reduce erosion in a drainage channel by restricting the velocity of flow in the channel.
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Question : The method of soil conservation in which stones, grass and soil are used to build barriers to collect water is called
Option 1: mulching
Option 2: contour barriers
Option 3: rock dam
Option 4: terrace farming
Question : The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter to retain soil moisture. This method is called ______.
Option 2: rock dam
Option 3: shelter belts
Option 4: contour barriers
Question : The soil conservation method in which mountain slope is cut into step is
Option 1: Contour ploughing
Option 2: Cover planting
Option 3: Strip cropping
Option 4: Terracing
Question : Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called:
Option 1: Shelter belts
Option 2: Contour ploughing
Option 4: Afforestation
Question : What are the primary types of environmental pollution?
Option 1: Air, Water, and Noise
Option 2: Air, Soil, and Light
Option 3: Water, Soil, and Thermal
Option 4: Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Light, and Thermal
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