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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition:

Planting along the natural slope of the land to reduce soil erosion is called

A. streams
B. erosion
C. overgrazing
D. excess sediment
E. contour farming
F. terracing



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Final answer:

Contour farming and terracing are techniques used to reduce soil erosion by planting crop rows along natural contours and building terraces along steep slopes, respectively.


Explanation:

Contour farming involves planting crop rows along the natural contours of gently sloping land to reduce erosion. On steeper slopes, terracing is used to control water erosion, with broad, level terraces constructed along the slope contours acting as dams to trap water.


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