Which soil conservation technique is most suitable for preventing erosion on steep slopes of the Western Ghats?
Answer
Terracing
The correct answer is Terracing — State the answer.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the main erosion problem on steep slopes: soil loss by water.
- Recall that terracing breaks the slope into flat steps, reducing runoff speed.
- Compare options: strip cropping works on flat terrain, windbreaks protect from wind, slope grading steepens the slope.
- Choose terracing as the most effective technique.
- State the answer.
Common mistake: Choosing windbreaks instead of terracing
Concept tested: Erosion control on steep slopes
Published · How this solution was prepared and checked
← All Resources and Development questions