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Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 2mins
Name the best soil for growing plants
loamy soil
sandy soil
clayey soil
Which one of the following is a step in the formation of soil?
Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
Weathering of rocks
Addition of humus
All are involved in the formation of soil
In which horizon of soil minerals are found?
A
B
C
None of these
Which physical property of soil is important to us?
Texture
Water holding capacity
Both of these
None of these
Which factor influences soil formation?
Climate
Vegetation
Parent rock
All of these
Availability of water and minerals in the soil for maximum absorption by roots is in the:
A
B
C
surface of the soil
Soil conservation measures are mainly aimed at protecting which of the following?
Plants
Topsoil
Subsoil
Soil oraganisms
A dark soil is usually rich in
humus
water
nutrients
Soil erosion can be stopped by
deforestation
plantations
dumping waste materials
Upper portion of soil always contains air.
True
False
Clay and loam are suitable for growing wheat, gram and paddy
True
False
Cotton is grown in sandy loam soil
true
false
