alleryMatch contour ploughing; shelter belts to the erosion mainly checked.
ADownslope runoff; wind
BSalinity; waterlogging
CWaterlogging; salinity
DWind; downslope runoff
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Downslope runoff; wind
Contour ploughing slows runoff on slopes, while rows of trees reduce wind erosion.
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