Match the following: Column A Column B a. Dead leaves p. Lives in soil b. Clay q. Form humus c. Manure r. Makes soil fertile d. Earthworm s. Fine pieces of rock

a - q Dead leaves and other decayed plant matter makes the humus of the soil. The humus holds water and provide nutrients to plants and make the soil fertile. b - s Clay is a sticky soil formed by the fine pieces of rocks. It is used to make bricks, tile, and the cruder types of pottery. c - r Manure makes soil fertile, fertile soil helps in good growth of the crops. d - p The earthworm is an example of an organism that grows in the soil. They feed on plant debris which helps in increasing soil fertility and a more stable soil structure. Column A Column B a. Dead leaves q. Form humus b. Clay s. Fine pieces of rock c. Manure r. Makes soil fertile d. Earthworm p. Lives in soil