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What are the benefits of soil conservation?

Answer 1

preserving soil increases agriculture production, and prevents erosion.

The dust bowl of the 1930s resulted by farmers not conserving the soil. The unprotected soil was subject to wind erosion. The result was soil that could not effectively grow crops, and air pollution due to the fine blowing dust.

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Answer 2

Emilia Alcaraz

Soil conservation prevents erosion, maintains fertility, enhances water retention, promotes sustainable agriculture, reduces sedimentation in water bodies, preserves biodiversity, mitigates climate change through carbon sequestration, and safeguards ecosystems.

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