NAME: ___________________________________________________________________ GRADE &

SECTION: ______________
SCIENCE 5
P. TASK 2- SOIL EROSION AND ITS EFFECT

I- MATCH THE DESCRIPTION IN COLUMN A TO THE COLUMN B

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Plants and Trees help in the control of soil erosion A. WIND BREAK

2. It spread out underground and keep the soil more intact. B. REFORESTATIO
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The more intact a soil is the less prone it is to soil erosion.
C. ROOTS
3. Shielding and protecting plants and crops from strong wind. D. STRIP

4. Planting on steps built on the slopes of the mountains CROPPING

E. TERRACING
5. Alternately planting different crops in strips

II- Select the letter of the best answer.

1. How animals contribute in soil erosion?

A. blow soil particles in one place to another
B. gardening and landscaping
C. digging the ground and carry small soil particles to their bodies
2. Which process refers to the movement of soil from one place to another place?
A. deposition B. weathering C. erosion
3. What is the best way to prevent soil erosion?
A. Re-planting trees.
B. Cutting down trees.
C. Constructing a wall around the denuded area
4. Which method best prevents soil erosion in high and steep mountains?
A. contour plowing B. terracing C. building dikes
5. Why would you join a “Plant A Tree” campaign in the community?
A. To be with friends with the people who are in the campaign
B. To beautify the community and conserve soil
C. To be recognized by barangay officials