The crops which are able to protect the soil from erosion through their ground covering foliage or root nodules are also known as ____________.

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The Correct Answer is Cover crops.

Additional Information

Strip crops	Strip cropping is a method of farming that involves cultivating a field partitioned into long, narrow strips which are alternated in a crop rotation system. It is used when a slope is too steep or when there is no alternative method of preventing soil erosion.
Avenue crops	Such crops are grown along farm roads and fences e.g. Pigeon pea, Glyricidia sisal, etc.
Inter crops	Intercropping is the cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field.
Cover crops	A crop planted between main crops to prevent leaching or soil erosion or to provide green manure.