3.2.2.1. Methods for the Prevention of Land Degradation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is overgrazing?

   Hint

   Think about plant recovery time.

2. 2.

   Name one soil conservation method.

   Hint

   Consider how land is shaped.

3. 3.

   What method reduces erosion by planting along the contours of land?

   • Contour Farming
   • Mulching
   • Crop Rotation

   Hint

   Think about the layout of the fields on hills.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mulching increases soil evaporation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what it does to the soil surface.

5. 5.

   Propose a plan to reduce land degradation in a region suffering from severe overgrazing and suggest three methods to implement this plan.

   Hint

   Consider sustainable techniques that encourage vegetation regrowth.

6. 6.

   Analyze the long-term implications of not employing soil conservation methods in agricultural practices.

   Hint

   Think about how each conservation method contributes to soil health.