Question

In universal soil loss equation \(A=R\times K\times LS\times C\times P\), alphabet \(K\) denotes

• A. Erosion Control Factor
• B. Soil Erodability Factor
• C. Rainfall Erosivity Factor
• D. Slope Length Factor

Hint:

In USLE, \(K\) represents soil erodability factor.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
The Universal Soil Loss Equation is used to estimate soil erosion loss. \[ A=R\times K\times LS\times C\times P \]

Step 1: Meaning of \(R\).
\[ R=\text{Rainfall erosivity factor} \]

Step 2: Meaning of \(K\).
\[ K=\text{Soil erodability factor} \] It represents the susceptibility of soil to erosion.

Step 3: Meaning of other factors.
\[ LS=\text{Slope length and steepness factor} \] \[ C=\text{Crop management factor} \] \[ P=\text{Conservation practice factor} \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]