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5(iv)
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
Terrace farming is an ideal soil conservation method for hilly areas.
Topic: Terrace farming
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Answer
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Cutting the slope into level terraces checks the rush of water down the hillside, lets the soil absorb it, and so holds the soil in place while providing flat land to cultivate.
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