Multiple choice

What is/are the disadvantage(s) of ploughing in arid and semi arid zones?

  1. There is a loss of soil water.

  2. Soil particles become smaller.

  3. Soil organisms are exposed.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

In arid and semi-arid zones, ploughing exposes moist soil to hot, dry winds causing rapid evaporation and loss of critical soil water. This is the primary disadvantage as water is the limiting factor. While soil organisms are exposed and particles may break down, the water loss is the most significant negative impact in water-scarce regions.

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