Contour Plowing and Strip Farming Are Methods Designed to

question 18

Multiple Choice

Contour plowing and strip farming are methods designed to

• A) Prevent weed spreading
• B) Improve plowing efficiency
• C) Improve harvesting efficiency
• D) Prevent water and soil loss
• E) Make farms more attractive

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Definitions:

Lithosphere

The lithosphere is the rigid, outer layer of the Earth, comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

Elevation

The height of a location above a specific reference point, usually above sea level.

Deformation

The alteration of the shape or size of rocks due to stress or strain, including processes like folding, faulting, and shearing.

Subsidence

The sinking or settling of the Earth's surface, often due to natural geological processes or human activities.