Question : What is a type of land degradation caused by human activities?
Option 1: Natural erosion
Option 2: Soil salinization
Option 3: Glacier formation
Option 4: Volcanic activity
Correct Answer: Soil salinization
Solution : Soil salinization is a type of land degradation caused by human activities such as improper irrigation practices, leading to the accumulation of salts in the soil.
Question : Fill in the blanks- __________ refers to a decline in the overall quality of soil, water or vegetation condition, commonly caused by human activities.
Option 1: Land degradation
Option 2: Deforestation
Option 3: Soil erosion
Option 4: Biodiversity
Question : Which of the following is a type of land degradation?
Option 1: Soil erosion
Option 2: Soil fertility
Option 3: Land reclamation
Option 4: Afforestation
Question : Hydraulic Action is a type of erosion caused by
Option 1: Running water
Option 2: Wind
Option 3: Glacier
Option 4: None of these.
Question : What is the role of sustainable land management in preventing land degradation?
Option 1: It accelerates soil erosion
Option 2: It promotes the overuse of natural resources
Option 3: It conserves soil and water resources
Option 4: It encourages deforestation
Question : Salination of soil is caused by
Option 1: Pesticides
Option 2: Soil erosion
Option 3: Excess irrigation
Option 4: Crop rotation
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