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Mulching and Terracing Soil Conservation Practices

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Mulching and Terracing Soil Conservation Practices

Question

Explain how the following practices help in soil conservation
i. Mulching
ii. Terracing

Answer

i. Mulching
- Protects the soil from erosion
- Reduces evaporation
- Adds humus
- Increases micro organism

ii. Terracing
- Reduces erosion
- Allows water retention and infiltration( more moisture)


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