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4. The soil erosion _____________ .
(a) reduces the fertility of the soil

(b) increases the fertility of the soil

(c) does not affect the fertility of the soil
(d) may increase or decrease the fertility

High Order Thinking Skill (HOTS)

1. Why grazing by animals on the same land for a long time should not be allowed?
2. How can you prevent soil erosion in your immediate surroundings?

LEARNING BY PLAYING

Matching-Patching

1. Match the following :

Column 'A' Column 'B'

1. Soil Erosion a. Afforestation.
2. Bunds b. Deforestation.
3. Planting more trees c. Loss of fertile soil.

4. Cutting down trees d. Tall mud walls.

2. What are the factors responsible for the formation of soil, circle them :

a b c d e

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