6.1 - Types of Soil Degradation
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What is erosion?
π‘ Hint: Think about natural elements that move soil.
Define salinization.
π‘ Hint: What happens when water evaporates in irrigation?
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What causes soil erosion?
π‘ Hint: Recall the natural elements that can impact soil.
True or False: Salinization is beneficial for soil health.
π‘ Hint: Consider what excess salts do to crops.
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Propose a comprehensive plan to mitigate soil erosion in a farming community prone to heavy rains.
π‘ Hint: Think about the landscape and water flow.
Analyze the socio-economic impacts of soil salinization on a local agricultural economy.
π‘ Hint: Consider both direct and indirect effects on the community.
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