Soils
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Soils starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe any one way in which human activities cause soil erosion.
Explain the importance of humus in soil.
Explain the term 'soil fertility'.
Explain why sandy soil is not suitable for growing paddy.
Explain why soil conservation is important for agriculture.
Name any one crop that can be grown in arid soil.
Name any two factors that affect soil formation.
Name the soil which is deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus but rich in potash.
Laterite soil is rich in which mineral? (1) Iron (2) Calcium (3) Potassium (4) Sulphur
Which of the following crops is mainly grown in laterite soil? (1) Tea (2) Wheat (3) Cotton (4) Rice
Which of the following is a characteristic of arid soil? (1) High moisture (2) High salt content (3) Rich in humus (4) Dark colour
Which of the following is a method to conserve soil? (1) Deforestation (2) Terrace farming (3) Overgrazing (4) Mining
Fill in the blank: The process of adding nutrients to the soil to increase its fertility is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces to form soil is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of restoring soil fertility by planting different crops in succession is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The removal of the top layer of soil by wind or water is called ________.
True or False: Alluvial soil is mainly found in the northern plains of India.
True or False: Loamy soil is considered ideal for most crops.
True or False: Red soil is formed due to the presence of iron oxide.
True or False: Soil fertility can be improved by crop rotation.
