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When does soil become waterlogged? 

Important Questions on Soil

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What is leaching.
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Discuss the modes weathering.
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Give the differences between topsoil and subsoil.
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The composition of four soil samples collected from different regions are shown in figure.

i) Which soil had the most amount of humus?

ii) Which soil had the least amount of gravel?

iii) Does sample A contain more clay than sample B?

iv) Sample B had the lowest number of earthworms. Try to explain why.

v) Which of the soils is suitable for growing rice?

vi) Which of the soils is suitable for growing wheat?

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Distinguish between sandy, clayey and loamy soil.
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Why is loam considered to be good for growing plants?
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Why are the water and air in soil important to the organisms that live in it?
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A percolation pipe is filled with soil A. Water (50 ml) is then poured steadily onto the surface of the soil. It takes10 minutes from the start of pouring for the water to disappear below the surface of the soil. What is the percolation rate for soil A?