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Mastering Soil Water Management and Erosion

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Mastering Soil Water Management and Erosion

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Which of the following best defines soil water management?

The gradual process of land deterioration and disappearance due to the actions of water, wind, and other factors

The process of soil deterioration and low quality of water due to erosion and runoff

Active involvement in controlling soil water content for environmental needs (correct)

The detachment and transportation of soil and geologic materials under the influence of water, wind, or gravity force

What is soil erosion?

The process of soil deterioration and low quality of water due to erosion and runoff

The gradual process of land deterioration and disappearance due to the actions of water, wind, and other factors (correct)

The detachment and transportation of soil and geologic materials under the influence of water, wind, or gravity force

Active involvement in controlling soil water content for environmental needs

What are the major agents responsible for soil detachment?

Water and wind (correct)

Gravity force and wind

Water and gravity force

Rainfall, runoff, and surface flow

What happens when soil erosion becomes severe?

The land can no longer be cultivated and is abandoned Signup and view all the answers

What is an optimal state in soil water management?

A compromise between competing uses and needs Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is NOT associated with soil science?

Zoology Signup and view all the answers

What term is often used interchangeably with soil science?

Pedology Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the focuses of soil science?

Water management Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of soil formation, chemistry, morphology, and classification called?

Pedology Signup and view all the answers

Which profession is NOT mentioned as a contributor to soil science?

Astronomer Signup and view all the answers