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Name the rock particles present in a soil which are bigger than clay particles but smaller than sand particles.

Important Questions on Rocks and Soil

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Explain why we cannot make pots, toys and statues with sand and can make these with clay.
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Write the differences between sandy soil and clayey soil.
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_____ soil is found near river beds.
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Name the three basic types of soils.
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Can we make a pot with sandy soil? Give reason for your answer.
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Which type of soil can hold very little water?
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Rahul wants to grow a plant that needs soil that has the right water-holding capacity, adequate air spaces and sufficient amount of humus, to grow well. Which soil should he choose?
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Which soil is used for making buildings?
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Match the items given 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 soils
(iii) Sandy soil (c) Dark in colour
(iv) Middle layer of the soil (d) Small particles and packed tight
(v) Clayey soil (e) Lesser amount of humus
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Science>Biology>Rocks and Soil>Soil: Composition, Soil Profile, Types, Erosion and Conservation
Out of sandy, loamy and clayey soils which one has the minimum water-holding capacity?
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How is loamy soil very useful for the crops?
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Science>Biology>Rocks and Soil>Soil: Composition, Soil Profile, Types, Erosion and Conservation
Which of the two provides more air to plant roots: sandy soil or clayey soil? Why?
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Science>Biology>Rocks and Soil>Soil: Composition, Soil Profile, Types, Erosion and Conservation
Which type of soil is the best for making pots, bricks, toys and statues?
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Science>Biology>Rocks and Soil>Soil: Composition, Soil Profile, Types, Erosion and Conservation
What is meant by sandy soil, clayey soil and loamy soil? Give any two properties each of sandy soil, clayey soil and loamy soil.
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Science>Biology>Rocks and Soil>Soil: Composition, Soil Profile, Types, Erosion and Conservation
Name the soil that can hold enough air and water.
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Science>Biology>Rocks and Soil>Soil: Composition, Soil Profile, Types, Erosion and Conservation
What is the difference between clayey and sandy soil?
 
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Can plants grow well in sandy soil? Give reason.
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Give two characteristics each of sandy, clayey and loamy soil.
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Out of sandy, loamy and clayey soils, which one has the maximum water-holding capacity?
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Which of these can be ploughed easily?