O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q58 Marks
Study Fig. 5.1, which shows methods used to reduce soil erosion in an area of pastoral farming. [Figure 5.1]
- (a)(i)Identify one method which reduces soil erosion in a water channel.[1]
- (a)(ii)How does this method reduce soil erosion in the water channel?[1]
- (b)Suggest how tree planting reduces soil erosion.[3]
- (c)(i)Suggest how a pastoral farmer should manage livestock to conserve the soil.[2]
- (c)(ii)Name one different soil conservation method that could be used by an arable farmer.[1]
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- [1] Grassed channels
- Debris dams
- [1] Slows water flow
- Traps sediment
- [3] Roots anchor soil
- Canopy reduces rain impact
- Shelters from wind / reduced wind speed
- Leaf fall enriches soil
- Roots remove excess moisture
- [2] Limit herd size
- Move animals regularly / increase time before returning to same area
- Keep off the steep slopes
- Provide water troughs so animals don't churn up the channels
- [1] Contour ploughing
- Cover crops
- Terracing
- Crop rotation
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