ReasoningEasy1 mark
5(iii)
Give a geographical reason to explain each of the following:
Soil conservation is the need of the hour.
Topic: Soil conservation
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Answer
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Soil takes centuries to form and is practically non-renewable; with deforestation, overgrazing and intensive farming degrading it fast, conserving soil is essential to keep the land productive and hold back desertification.
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