Question:
How does contour ploughing reduce soil erosion
Author: Freya WatsonAnswer:
When the ridges and furrow from the ploughing run along the contours of the land (around the hillside) rather than up and down. Each plough furrow holds water back and prevents large amounts of water rushing down the slope and carrying topsoil with it.
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