Soils
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Soils starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the characteristics of alluvial soil.
Explain how terrace farming helps in soil conservation.
Explain the impact of deforestation on soil quality.
Explain the importance of humus in soil.
Explain the term 'soil profile'.
Explain why soil conservation is important for agriculture.
Name any two methods used to conserve soil.
Name the soil which is found in areas of heavy rainfall and high temperature, and is suitable for tea and coffee cultivation.
Laterite soil is rich in which mineral? (1) Iron (2) Calcium (3) Potassium (4) Nitrogen
Which horizon of the soil profile contains the maximum amount of humus? (1) A-horizon (2) B-horizon (3) C-horizon (4) Bedrock
Which of the following crops is best grown in laterite soil? (1) Wheat (2) Tea (3) Cotton (4) Maize
Which of the following is a characteristic of black soil? (1) High water retention (2) Sandy texture (3) Rich in humus (4) Yellow colour
Fill in the blank: The dark, organic material formed from decayed plants and animals in soil is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The layer of soil just below the topsoil is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which fertile land becomes desert is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down rocks to form soil is called ________.
True or False: Alluvial soil is mainly found in the river valleys of the Northern Plains of India.
True or False: Alluvial soil is poor in potash but rich in phosphoric acid.
True or False: Black soil retains moisture for a long time.
True or False: Red soil is generally poor in nitrogen, phosphorus, and humus.
