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WorksheetsClass 8 Geography Chapter 2 Soil: formation & conservation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
landforms determine the type of soil
Yes
No
Soil is made up of
Minerals
Weathered rocks
Organic materials
All off the above
The right mix of (a) and organic matter make the soil fertile
Which of the following is correctly matched
C - Sub soil
O - Parent rock
B - Weathered rock
None of the above
Which of the following is a major factor of soil formation
Time
Flora & Fauna
Relief
Climate
Parent Rock determines the
colour of the soil
Texture of the soil
Chemical properties of the soil
All of the above
Which of the following is the climatic factor of soil formation
Altitude
Slope
Rainfall
None of the above
Which of the following is the major threat to soil resource
Soil depletion
Soil erosion
Both of the above
None of the above
Select the correct statement
Only human factors are responsible for soil degradation
Only natural factors are responsible for soil degradation
None of the above is responsible for soil degradation
Both human and natural factors are responsible for soil degradation
which of the following does not lead to soil degradation
Rain wash
Afforestation
Overgrazing
Landslide
Identify the method of soil conservation
Mulching
Rock dam
Shelter belts
Terrace farming
which of the following is most suitable method of soil conservation in coastal and dry regions
Intercropping
Contour barriers
Shelter belts
contour ploughing
(A) Contour barriers refers to grow crops parallel to contours to form a natural barrier
(B) Contour ploughing refers to using stone, grass, soil etc to build barriers along contours
Only B is true
Both A and B are true
Only A is true
Neither A nor B are true
If someone grows different crop in alternate rows and show them at different time, he is using the method
Shelter belts
Intercropping
Mulching
Contour ploughing
Identify the method of soil conservation
Contour barriers
Contour ploughing
Shelter belts
Terrace Framing
