Subject Experts Solutions for Chapter: Soil, Exercise 2: PRACTICE QUESTIONS (COMPETITION WING)
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Which of these formulas correctly summarises the percolation rate of a given sample of a soil?

Which of these factors does not contribute to the process of weathering?

Read the following statement and give appropriate terms for the following:
The process of breakdown of rocks by the action of wind, water, and sunlight.

Read the following statement and give appropriate terms for the following:
Removal of topsoil during heavy rains or strong winds.

Read the following statement and give appropriate terms for the following:
Accumulation of wastes in the soil generated by human activity which alters the features of soil.

Read the following statement and give appropriate terms for the following:
The process of movement of water into deeper layers of soil.

Which of the following situations- 'A' or 'B' - is advantageous for absorption of water and minerals? Why?
Situation 'A'- C horizon with growth and branching of roots.
Situation'B'- A and B horizons with growth and branching of roots.

Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.
