Which soil conservation technique can help prevent wind erosion effectively?

Shelter belts

Intensive grazing

Monoculture cropping

Deep ploughing

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A. Shelter belts

Shelter belts, consisting of rows of trees or shrubs, act as barriers to wind, significantly reducing wind erosion and protecting soil.

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