In addition to bushes which of the following are grown along the boundary of the fields?
trees
grass
creepers
small plants
What is the process of growing more trees by planting saplings?
soil erosion
deforestation
afforestation
soil formation
Ploughing of which one of the following is yet another human factor that leads to soil erosion?
hill slopes
fields
desert
forest
Along river banks which of the following are built to prevent flood?
soil conservation
embankments
What does the land lose as a result of soil erosion?
water content
fertility
roots
growth
Which is the upper most layer of earth?
soil
sand
rock
clay
Which of the following is known as the sorrow of China?
River kosi
Brahmaputra
Hwang Ho
Bharatapuzha
What do the natural forces like wind, rain and running water help in?
rock formation
Which of the following washes the soil off the hill slopes?
running water
wind
plants
human beings
Cutting the slope into steps or terraces can reduce: