Multiple choice

Stone dams are made to control the formation of

  1. rill and gullies

  2. sheet erosion

  3. gullies and ravines

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Stone dams are specifically constructed to control the formation and expansion of gullies and ravines. They help reduce erosion velocity, allowing water to slow down and soil to settle. While they indirectly affect sheet erosion, their primary purpose is gully and ravine control in degraded lands.

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