_________ erosion is the removal of a thin layer of soil by water acting over the whole surface. This type of erosion damaged very fertile lands located on slopes, some of which have been eroded to a depth of about 15 cm.

Related Mcqs:

1. Any tillage and planting system that maintains at least 30% of the soil surface covered by residue after planting for the purpose of reducing soil erosion by water:

   A. Deep Tillage B. Conservation Tillage C. Both a & b D. None of these Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

2. Soil additive which stabilizes the soil, improves resistance to erosion, increases to permeability to air & water, improves texture, eases cultivation or otherwise improves soil quality:

   A. Soil amendment B. Soil conditioner C. Both a & b D. None of the above Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

3. Any material such as straw, sawdust, leaves, plastic films, & loose soil that is spread upon the surface of the soil to protect the soil & plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing or evaporation:

   A. Mull B. Mulch C. Mycorrhizae D. Muck Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

4. Soil erosion is __________ of soil from one place ti another place by natural agencies (wind & water):

   A. Detachement of soil B. Transportation C. both A & B D. None of these Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

5. Erosion permitting and erosion resisting crops grow alternatively at right angle to the slope of the land is called as:_________?

   A. Linear planting B. Strip planting C. Cover planting D. All of the above Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

6. __________________ systems play a crucial role in increasing soil organic C storage and reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases in addition to soil erosion control:

   A. Engineering B. Agroforestry  C. Cultivating D. All of the above Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

7. Color of fertile soil is_____________________?

   A. White B. Green C. Brown D. Black...

8. Which is the correct sequence of soil erosion by water:

   A. Rill-Sheet-Gully B. Gully-Sheet-Rill C. Sheet-Rill-Gully D. None of these Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

9. The removal of excess water from the ground surface is called:________?

   A. Sub-surface drainage B. Surface operations C. Drainage D. All of the above Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...

10. The immobilization and accumulation of the eluviated constituents at some depth beneath the soil surface:________?

    A. Iluviation B. Eluviation C. Illuviation D. Melanization Submitted by: Shafiq Rehman...