Match the following columns. Column I Column II a. crop rotation p. makes the soil fertile b. clayey soil q. soil erosion c. loamy soil r. soil conservation d. floods s. contains sand and clay e. humus t. can hold a lot of water

a - r Crop rotation is a practice used to maintain the fertility of the soil in the conservation of soil. It is the practice of changing the type of crop after every season. b - t Clayey soil can hold a lot of water as water does not pass through its particles easily. In this soil, clay is the basic constituent. It is found in ponds and river beds. c - s Loamy soil contains sand and clay. It is good for growing plants as it is neither too sticky nor sandy. d - q Floods are the causes of soil erosion. Running water is the leading cause of soil erosion. Soil erosion takes place because soil is exposed to wind and water. e - p Topsoil is the most fertile layer and best for farming because it is rich in humus. It is dark, organic material that forms in soil. Column I Column II a. crop rotation r. soil conservation b. clayey soil t. can hold a lot of water c. loamy soil s. contains sand and clay d. floods q. soil erosion e. humus p. makes the soil fertile

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LEARNING SCIENCE Integrated with Environmental Education 4..>Chapter 6 - Soil>Exercises>Q C

Match the following columns.

Column I	Column II
a. crop rotation	p. makes the soil fertile
b. clayey soil	q. soil erosion
c. loamy soil	r. soil conservation
d. floods	s. contains sand and clay
e. humus	t. can hold a lot of water