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Which soil is good for growing plants, and why? 

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_____ soil can hold air but cannot hold water.
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Jowar and bajra are grains that do not need much water to grow. Which soil would be the best to grow them in?
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It feels powdery when dry:
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The dark brown or black part of the soil is called _____.

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The soil has particles of different sizes.
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Label the layers of soil in the diagram below.

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Soil from a garden is placed in a large bottle. Water is poured into the bottle. The bottle is shaken and allowed to remain undisturbed for several minutes. Which of these floats on the surface of the water?
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The B Horizon or _____ has minerals and nutrients but lacks humus.
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Fill in the blank using the words given in the box.

safety        sun          seed         bigger       mosquitoes

Sand particles are _____ in size than the particles of gravel.

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Humus is formed in soil when plant and animals matter decays.
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Draw a diagram to show different components of soil.
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What is loamy soil made up of?
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Bed rock is the top layer of soil.
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Which soil is used to grow bajra?
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Sandy soil is a combination of silt and loam.
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Layer that has mineral nutrients but lacks humus:
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_____ soil can hold air but not water.
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It is found in deserts and seashores.
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What are the main types of soil? Describe each briefly.
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Smooth to touch when dry.