Question
Easy
Shelter belts help in :
1
Checking wind movement to protect soil cover.
2
Retaining soil moisture.
3
Slowing down the flow of water over soil.
4
Preventing gullies and hence further soil loss.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Human & Economic Geography: Resources & Activities
Topic: Environment, Resources & Conservation
Correct Answer
Option D
Explanation
Shelter belts are strategically planted rows of trees or shrubs designed to protect areas from the effects of wind and erosion. Let's explore why Option 4, "Preventing gullies and hence further soil loss," is the correct answer, and why the other options are incorrect. 1. Explanation for Option 4: Shelter belts play a crucial role in preventing the formation of gullies, which are deep channels carved by running water, leading…Read More
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