{"id":5528,"date":"2023-02-05T06:03:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T06:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=5528"},"modified":"2024-12-21T07:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T07:12:13","slug":"s-21-e-soil-conservation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-21-e-soil-conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"S-21.e Soil Conservation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Soil Conservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/conservation-vs-conventional-farming.jpg\" alt=\"Soil Conservation Methods For Maintaining Farmlands' Fertility\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2;width:696px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-15c7f077c1b95ba9f8fe8cd2ac58d491\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>What is Soil Conservation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: Soil conservation is the practice of protecting soil from erosion and other forms of degradation to maintain its fertility and productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevents soil erosion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains soil fertility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures sustainable agriculture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps in water conservation and reduces desertification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-73ab5d06dff836ffcce97f2b687d21fb\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Causes of Soil Degradation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Natural Causes<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wind and water erosion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flooding and landslides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Droughts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human Activities<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deforestation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overgrazing by animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improper farming practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial pollution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e540658f46f4d9fafd4ade26eaeac5d\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Methods of Soil Conservation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Afforestation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Planting trees and vegetation to prevent soil erosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terrace Farming<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating terraces on slopes to reduce water runoff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contour Plowing<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plowing along the natural contours of the land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crop Rotation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growing different crops in a sequence to improve soil fertility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using Cover Crops<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Planting crops like grasses or legumes to cover the soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mulching<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding a layer of organic material to protect soil from erosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constructing Bunds<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building small barriers across the land to control water flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rainwater Harvesting<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collecting rainwater to reduce soil erosion caused by runoff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d16380294946a560ba20b5a36ea58d7\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Government and Community Efforts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Laws to prevent deforestation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting sustainable agricultural practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educating farmers about soil conservation methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging the use of organic fertilizers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8db7e9ff633edde534bb04e8662ef830\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Benefits of Soil Conservation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Reduces loss of fertile soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains agricultural productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserves natural ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces risk of floods and landslides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81813\/321\/159\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-102.png\" 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