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ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture

5.2.7Soil erosion and conservation

Soil erosion and conservation in ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.2.7.1Form 1: identify the types of soil erosion and describe their causes, consequences, prevention and control.
  2. 5.2.7.2Form 3: describe methods of soil conservation on arable and grazing land and the construction of basic conservation structures to standard dimensions.

Lessons

  • Soil conservation methods and structures

    35 min

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  • Soil erosion: types, causes and consequences

    30 min

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Sample question

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Soil erosion and conservation: sample question

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What is the main purpose of a storm drain at the top of a field?

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