Exercises
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Questions from Exercises with Hints & Solutions
Match the items in Column-I with those in column II
Column-I | Column-II |
(i) A home for living organisms | (a) Large particles |
(ii) Upper layer of the soil | (b) All kinds of soil |
(iii) Sandy soil | (c) Dark in colour |
(iv) Middle layer of the soil | (d) Small particle and packed tight |
(v) Clayey soil | (e) Lesser amount of humus |

Explain how soil is formed.

How is clayey soil useful for crops?

List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.

Sketch the cross section of soil and label the various layers.

Razia conducted an experiment in the field related to the rate of percolation. She observed that it took 40 min for 200 mL of water to percolate through the soil sample. Calculate the rate of percolation.

Explain how soil pollution and soil erosion could be prevented.

Solve the following crossword puzzle with the clues given:
Across
2. Plantation prevents it.
5. Use should be banned to avoid soil pollution.
6.Type of soil used for making pottery.
7.The living organism in the soil.
Down
1. In the desert, soil erosion occurs through.
3. Clay and loam are suitable for cereals like.
4. This type of soil can hold very little water.
5. The collective name for layers of soil.
