How does contour farming prevent soil erosion - Science - Natural Resources

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How does contour farming prevent soil erosion ?

Deepika Sharma · Accepted Answer

Dear Student

Contour farming is the practice of tilling sloped land along lines
of consistent elevation in order to conserve rainwater and to
reduce soil losses from surface erosion

Contour farming can reduce soil erosion by 50% from up and down
hill farming
It reduces sediment and runoff and increases water
infiltration, contouring promotes better water quality
Contour farming can help absorb the impact of heavy rains and
thus prevents soil erosion
This arrangement of plants breaks the flow of water and makes
it harder for soil erosion to occur

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