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# Deforestation The removal of a large number of trees from a region is known as deforestation. Large areas of forest are often cleared for crops, mining, raising livestock, building roads, and dams causing the land to be exposed to wind and water which erodes the soil. This ultimately leads to so...

# Deforestation The removal of a large number of trees from a region is known as deforestation. Large areas of forest are often cleared for crops, mining, raising livestock, building roads, and dams causing the land to be exposed to wind and water which erodes the soil. This ultimately leads to soil erosion. # Overgrazing Overgrazing by cattle leads to the destruction of plants. This gradually makes the land barren. When the natural cover of plants is lost, the land is exposed to wind and flowing water which leads to further soil erosion. # Soil Conservation The soil we see around us takes thousands of years to form. Fertile soil is essential for growing crops and maintaining our forests. Soil conservation is the prevention of soil erosion. # Steps to Conserve Soil Several practices can prevent soil erosion: ## Growing Plants and Afforestation To prevent soil erosion, barren land should be covered with plants. The roots of plants bind the soil together and prevent soil erosion. **Afforestation** is the process of planting trees and other plants on barren land like hillsides aim to create new forest-like areas. Plants prevent soil erosion. # In Class Activity **Tick (✔) the correct options:** 1. The topmost layer of the soil is \_\_\_\_\_\_infertile\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ☐ fertile ☐ less fertile □ more fertile 2. Overgrazing by cattle makes the land \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_less fertile\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_☐ infertile ☐ fertile □ more fertile