Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
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desert margins, liable to strong wind action
Incorrect Answerlow flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
Incorrect Answerscrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
Incorrect AnswerNone of the above
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Contour bunding (or contour bundling), involves the placement of lines of stones along the natural rises of a landscape. It helps to capture and hold rainfall before it can become runoff, which reduces soil erosion and retards overall water loss.
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