Soil and Mineral Resources in India

How many soil types are found in India?

• 3

• 2

• 6

• Over 100 types

Which of these soil examples are real?

• Red Soil

• Black Soil

• Brown Soil

• Grey Soil

The process of digging out minerals from the Earth is called _____

• Mines

• Mining

• Miners

• Minor

Give an example of non-metallic minerals.

• Iron

• Limestone

• Petroleum

• Copper

Is calcium a mineral?

• Yes

• No

What makes soil fertile?

• Humus

• Ladybugs/Ladybirds

• Pesticides

• Petroleum

Which soil type is colored grey?

• Laterite Soil

• Mountain Soil

• Alluvial Soil

• Black Soil

Which soil type is colored yellow?

• Alluvial Soil

• Mountain Soil

• Black Soil

• Desert Soil

Which soil type is marked brown?

• Mountain Soil

• Red Soil

• Alluvial Soil

• Desert Soil

What crops are grown in black soil?

• Cotton

• Groundnut

• Rice

• Plums