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With reference to methods of prevention of soil erosion answer the following:
Name the method used to prevent soil erosion by wind.
Topic: Soil conservation
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Answer
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(b) Strip cropping.
Explanation
Strips of grass or cover crop left between the cultivated strips break the force of the wind over the field.
In words
Strip cropping.
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