Contour plowing: Plowing along the natural contour lines of a slope to reduce water runoff and soil erosion.
How to apply it: Apply contour plowing as a soil conservation practice that slows water flow across agricultural fields.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Land and Water Use
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