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E XE R C I S E

A. Tick () the correct answer.
1. Soil production takes a long/short time.
2. A horizon/B horizon is also known as subsoil layer.
3. Clay/Loam is a combination of sandy soil and clay.
4. Sand/Loam is the best soil for growing plants.
5. The removal of fertile soil by wind and water is called conservation/erosion
of soil.

B. Fill in the blanks.
1. The soil is formed from _______________.
2. _______________ is a combination of sand, clay and humus.
3. _______________ is used for making pots and toys.
4. _______________ is the topmost horizon.
5. Soil erosion removes the _______________.

C. Give one word answer.
1. What does soil contain?
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2. What is the process of breaking down of rocks into small pieces called?
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3. Which soil is good for growing crops?
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4. Which is the topmost horizon of soil?
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5. Which is the lowest horizon of soil?
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6. To conserve soil we should plant – more trees or less trees?
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D. Answer the following questions.
1. What is soil?
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2. How is soil formed?
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3. What is weathering?
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5. What is loam?

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