EROSION
What is Erosion?
The wearing away and movement of soil by water or wind.
What is deposition?
The settling of soil after it has been moved by water or wind.
What is conservation?
Taking care of natural resources.
Which human activity involves cutting down trees and increases erosion?
Deforestation.
A farm is on a steep hillside. Which method is best to reduce erosion?
Terracing.
Which natural force can cause erosion on land during heavy rainfall?
Water.
Name two types of deposition.
Wind and Water deposition
Why is conservation important for the environment?
It helps to protect nature and make resources last longer.
How does construction cause erosion?
It removes vegetation and loosens soil?
A field is very windy. Which method should be used?
Wind Break.
What happens to soil when plants are removed from the land?
the soil becomes loose and easily eroded
How does deposition change the shape of land over time?
It builds up soil and creates new landforms such as riverbanks.
Name one natural resource that needs conservation.
Water.
Others can be accepted such as Tree, Air, Animals, Soil.
What is Overgrazing?
Animals eating too much grass until the land is bare.
Soil is bare after harvesting crops. What should a farmer do?
Plant cover crops or use mulch.
Which part of the soil is usually lost first during erosion?
Topsoil.
Deposition usually happens after which process?
Erosion.
How does recycling help the environment?
It reduces waste and saves natural resources.
How does building roads on hillsides increase erosion?
It removes vegetation and allows rainwater to wash soil downhill more easily.
Heavy rain washes soil downhill. What method slows the water?
Contour Ploughing.
Why is erosion harmful to farmers?
It removes fertile soil needed for crops to grow.
How can deposition affect farmland?
It can cover good soil with sand or silt and reduce crop growth.
Name one way we can keep our surroundings clean.
Putting garbage in bins.
Do not litter.
Clean up.
Recycle.
Which human activity damages soil by building roads and houses?
Construction.
Why is using conservation methods important in Jamaica?
To protect land, prevent soil loss, and support farming.