{"id":73471,"date":"2024-04-20T11:49:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73471"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:49:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:49:41","slug":"an-agricultural-practice-that-helps-prevent-soil-erosion-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/an-agricultural-practice-that-helps-prevent-soil-erosion-is\/","title":{"rendered":"An agricultural practice that helps prevent soil erosion is: *"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Contour farming&#8221; option2=&#8221;Terracing&#8221; option3=&#8221;Cover cropping&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Contour farming, terracing, and cover cropping are all agricultural practices that help prevent soil erosion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Contour farming<\/strong> is a method of farming that involves planting crops across the slope of the land, rather than up and down the slope. This helps to reduce the amount of water that runs off the land, which can carry away soil with it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terracing<\/strong> is a method of farming that involves creating a series of steps on a slope. This helps to slow down the flow of water, which can also help to reduce soil erosion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover cropping<\/strong> is a method of farming that involves planting cover crops, which are crops that are grown specifically to protect the soil. 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