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    The document discusses soil erosion, conservation, and their importance. It defines key terms like weathering, soil erosion, and soil conservation. It also identifies major causes of soil erosion like water and wind. Furthermore, it discusses the key layers of soil and how human activities can damage the topsoil layer. Conservation methods are described that help preserve the nutrient-rich topsoil.

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    The document discusses soil erosion, conservation, and their importance. It defines key terms like weathering, soil erosion, and soil conservation. It also identifies major causes of soil erosion like water and wind. Furthermore, it discusses the key layers of soil and how human activities can damage the topsoil layer. Conservation methods are described that help preserve the nutrient-rich topsoil.

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    The document discusses soil erosion, conservation, and their importance. It defines key terms like weathering, soil erosion, and soil conservation. It also identifies major causes of soil erosion like water and wind. Furthermore, it discusses the key layers of soil and how human activities can damage the topsoil layer. Conservation methods are described that help preserve the nutrient-rich topsoil.

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    TOPIC: Soil erosion and Conservation

    Q1. Write down the components of soil in the arrows given below.

    Q2. Define the following terms

    a. Weathering ___________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________

    b. Soil Erosion ___________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________

    c. Soil Conservation _______________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________

    Q3. Give three reasons why soil is important.

    _____________________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________

    Q4. Name the agents of soil erosion.

    _____________________________________________________________________

    Q5. Look at the picture given and answer the following questions.
    a. Which is the most important layer of soil?

    ___________________________________________

    b. Why is this layer important?

    ___________________________________________

    c. Name three activities of man that can destroy this layer.

    _____________________________________________________________________

    d. Why does wind erosion happen mostly in deserts?

    ______________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________
    e. What is the result of erosion by water?

    ______________________________________________________________________

    Q6. Identify the method of soil conservation and briefly describe how it helps in conservation
    of topsoil.

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