Prevention of Soil Erosion: Grade 1V

GRADE 1V
PREVENTION OF SOIL EROSION
At the end of the module, you should be able to
 demonstrate how people and plants help prevent soil erosion
Try
TrytotoRecall
Recall
A. Copy the Table below in your notebook. Then complete it with words from the
following. Write the words in the correct column.
illegal logging burning of trees

overflowing of rivers strong winds
landslides barren soil
mining uprooting of trees
destruction of roads loss of top soil
exposure of bed rocks digging of the soil
Causes Effects
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
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Explore
Explore
1. Prepare two pans or basins of the same size, soil, and water.
2. Build a “hill” of soil on each pan or basin.
3. Cover one hill with grass. Tamp the grass firmly so that it will stick to the soil.
4. Sprinkle water over each hill. Observe the soil as the water flows downhill.
5. Answer the following questions. Write the answers in your notebook.
a. What happened to the soil in the two pans or basins?

b. Which pan or basin has more soil left?
c. What prevented the soil from being washed away?
6. Write your observations on how plants prevent soil erosion.
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B. Study each illustration below. Identify the method on preventing soil erosion as
depicted in the illustration.
Write the answers in your notebook.
1. 2.
3. 4.
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Read and Learn More
Preventing Soil Erosion
Soil erosion can be prevented with the application of several methods.
Besides a watershed, plants and trees can also help control soil erosion.
Rainwater cannot wash away much soil when it falls on plants. The roots of the
plants hold to be soil in place. Trees are being cut down for many reasons. Soil
erosion can be prevented when reforestation is done. This is when young trees
are planted to replace trees that have been cut down or burned.
Strip cropping is another way of conserving soil. Plants are arranged in

strips of alternate bands or row crops and cover crops. The cover crops hold the
soil and reduce water run-off. An example is planting crops and grasses
alternately. Grasses prevent the soil from going downhill.
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Building dikes of stones or logs may be used to slow down water as well
as prevent water from flowing out. The dikes prevent soil from being washed
away by rain.
When the rain falls, the rainwater flowing downhill carries a large amount
of topsoil. One way to prevent this is through contour plowing. Here, the land is
plowed around the hills instead of up and down. Running water is prevented and
cannot flow easily.
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Terracing is another method to prevent soil erosion. Terraces are flat
areas built on the mountain sides. Because it is flat, it prevents soil from going
down easily. This is unlike slopes where water and soil can flow down easily.
These terraces are then planted with rice and other crops. The Banawe Rice
Terraces is a famous example of the terracing method.
Planting rows of trees or bushes is another way of preventing soil erosion.

These plants act like fences or walls. They block the force of the wind. These
trees are called windbreak. The soil will not be easily carried away by the wind.
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1. What are the different methods of preventing soil erosion?
2. Discuss each method.
3. Which method is applicable to flat lands?
4. Which method is applicable to hills or mountains?
I learned that:
 Erosion is the washing away of soil.

 There are ways of preventing soil erosion like:
contour plowing reforestation

terracing tree wind break
strip cropping dikes
Apply
ApplyItIt
A. Go around your community. Observe the ways people use to prevent soil
erosion. Describe how these prevent soil erosion. Write your description in your
notebook.
B. Study each situation below then answer the questions.

Write the letter of the answer in your notebook.
1. It is your job to sweep your home yard. Loose particles of soil are carried away
as you sweep. Much topsoil is lost this way. What can you do to solve the
problem?
a. Sweep only the litter.

b. Let grass grow on the ground.
c. Let the dry leaves rot and cover the soil.
2. Your community will be conducting a “Plant A Tree” campaign. Will you

participate in the campaign? Why?
a. To find friends from people involved in the campaign

b. To beautify the community and conserve the soil in the area.
c. To be recognized by barangay officials
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Test Yourself
A. Answer each question below. Write only the letter of the answer in your
notebook.
1. What is erosion?
a. It is the washing away of soil.
b. It is the replanting of crops.
c. It is the cutting down of trees.
2. Why is grass considered an important plant cover?

a. It holds soil in place.
b. It grows easily.
c. It makes a place look green.
3. What is reforestation?
a. It is the planting of crops alternately to hold water.
b. It is the planting of more trees to block the wind.
c. It is the planting of new trees.
4. What is the best way to prevent soil erosion?

a. Plant trees
b. Cut down trees
c. Construct a wall around denuded forests
5. Where is terracing most useful?

a. on mountain sides
b. near river banks
c. on plains
6. What should be done to prevent soil erosion on plains?

a. Build dikes around them.
b. Plant trees in them.
c. Build contours around them.
7. Which method best prevents soil erosion on high and steep mountains?
a. contour plowing
b. terracing
c. building dikes
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B. Come along on a treasure hunt! Just follow the map to a treasure below.
However, on the way you will encounter many problems caused by soil erosion
and these will stop you by continuing on your quest. You can only move
forward by thinking of methods or ways to solve each problem.

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GRADE 1V

PREVENTION OF SOIL EROSION

At the end of the module, you should be able to

 demonstrate how people and plants help prevent soil erosion

illegal logging burning of trees

a. What happened to the soil in the two pans or basins?

6. Write your observations on how plants prevent soil erosion.

Preventing Soil Erosion

Soil erosion can be prevented with the application of several methods.

Strip cropping is another way of conserving soil. Plants are arranged in

Planting rows of trees or bushes is another way of preventing soil erosion.

 Erosion is the washing away of soil.

contour plowing reforestation

B. Study each situation below then answer the questions.

a. Sweep only the litter.

2. Your community will be conducting a “Plant A Tree” campaign. Will you

a. To find friends from people involved in the campaign

2. Why is grass considered an important plant cover?

4. What is the best way to prevent soil erosion?

5. Where is terracing most useful?

6. What should be done to prevent soil erosion on plains?

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