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Soil Conservation
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#Earth Science #Project
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Is it renewable, nonrenewable, or inexhaustible?
Yes, but it takes thousands of years to reuse.
No
Yes
I don't know
2
What are the benefits of No-till plowing or conservation plowing?
Prevents soil erosion completely.
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Decreased soil erosion.
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What are the benefits of contour plowing?
It is healthy for soil.
It eats soil.
It minimizes soil erosion.
It prevents soil erosion.
4
What is terracing or terrace farming?
It looks amazing.
Terracing is used to farm on flat and curvy slopes.
Terracing is used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain.
It is fun to make.
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What are the benefits of terrace farming.
Destroys Soil
Soil Conservation
It Reduces Soil Erosion
Prevents Soil Erosion
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What is contour plowing?
You drive on grass.
It's planting and plowing on a slope to follow contour lines
You get draw on grass.
Mowing your lawn in a cool way.
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Where should contour plowing be used?
Across slopes following its elevation
In large fields
Underwater
Across slopes following its elevation in the sky.
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What is no-till or conservation plowing?
Tilling the soil and releasing all organic matter.
Controlling weed growth without turning the soil.
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Where should terracing be used (Terrace Farming.)
On mountain peeks.
In the sky on top of the clouds.
On flat and dry lands.
In farm lands that are hilly or steep with good irrigation.
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1. What makes soil important as a natural resource?
none of the above
People like to grow plants in it
It is good for plants and animals
It is important for all living things
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How long has Terrace Farming been practiced.
2,000 years.
200,000 years
200 years
20,000 years
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How long has No-till or conservation plowing been practiced.
About 500 years
Several Days
About 5,000 years
About 50 years
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How long has contour plowing been practiced.
Five years
Approximately three thousand years.
Forever
Approximately three million years.
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Where should no-till plowing be used?
Anywhere
In farms or pastures.
On slopes.
In doors.
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Why is soil conservation important?
It helps plants create more nutrients our bodies need.
Little kids can play in it.
People can step in it.
It helps animals stay alive.
