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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The layer below the top soil is called _________.
subsoil
bedrock
gravel
clay
Which of the following consists of tiny stones and does not hold water as well?
gravel
sand
clay
humus
Which type of soil becomes lumpy and sticky when wet?
sandy
loamy
clayey
gravel
Which one of the soil is best soil for growing plants?
sandy
clayey
silt
loamy
Which of these does soil contain?
sand
minerals
remains of dead plants and animals
all of these
Which of these refers to loamy soil?
It is the best for growing plants.
It contains equal portions of sand, clay and silt.
It contains a greater proportion of clay particles.
Both (a) & (b)
Both (b) & (c)
The process of soil formation is called _____________.
Pedogenesis
Soil conservation
Soil Erosion
Pedology
The process of breaking down of rocks by different agents is called ____________.
soil conservation
soil
weathering
soil erosion
Look at the picture and identify the layer of soil?
subsoil
topsoil
O Horizon
bedrock
In ancient India, people classified soils into only two groups, fertile or non-fertile soil. Which of the following is called as fertile soil?
Usara
Altaraba
Urvara
Gelisols
