Conservation and Watershed Management encompasses a comprehensive approach to protect and improve water resources, prevent soil erosion, and promote sustainable land use practices.

Monoculture, the practice of cultivating a single crop over a large area, is not a soil conservation practice. It can lead to soil degradation and erosion.

A watershed serves multiple functions, including collecting and storing water, regulating water flow, and filtering pollutants from water.

Reforestation, riparian buffer strips, and wetland restoration are all common watershed management practices aimed at protecting and improving water quality.

Soil erosion can be caused by wind, water, gravity, or a combination of these factors.

Splash erosion is not a common type of soil erosion. It refers to the detachment of soil particles by raindrops and their subsequent transport by runoff.

Terraces serve multiple purposes in soil conservation, including reducing water flow velocity, increasing water infiltration, and preventing rill and gully formation.

Desert basins are not common types of watersheds. They are characterized by arid conditions and limited water resources.

Riparian buffer strips serve multiple purposes, including reducing sediment and nutrient runoff, providing wildlife habitat, and stabilizing stream banks.

Desert is not a common type of wetland. Wetlands are characterized by the presence of water, while deserts are characterized by arid conditions.

Wetlands serve multiple functions in watershed management, including storing floodwater, filtering pollutants, and providing wildlife habitat.

Light pollution is not a common type of water pollution. It refers to the excessive use of artificial light, which can disrupt natural ecosystems.

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) serves multiple purposes, including establishing a maximum allowable pollutant load, allocating pollutant loads, and developing a plan to reduce pollutant loads.

Industrial discharge is not a common type of non-point source pollution. It refers to the discharge of pollutants from industrial facilities, which is typically regulated by permits.

A watershed management plan serves multiple purposes, including identifying water quality problems, developing strategies to protect and improve water quality, and involving stakeholders in the planning process.