-The planting of strips of trees and shrubs along the edges of plowed fields is used to
A)decrease wind erosion.
B)form water catchments for irrigation and wildlife conservation.
C)drain off excess water during heavy rainfall events.
D)limit the spread of crop pests.

Question

-The planting of strips of trees and shrubs along the edges of plowed fields is used to
A)decrease wind erosion. 
B)form water catchments for irrigation and wildlife conservation. 
C)drain off excess water during heavy rainfall events. 
D)limit the spread of crop pests.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Planting strips of trees and shrubs along the edges of plowed fields acts as a windbreak, which reduces the speed of the wind across the field and thereby decreases wind erosion of the soil.

-The Planting of Strips of Trees and Shrubs Along the Edges