Dhiren M Doshi Solutions for Chapter: Soil, Exercise 1: EXERCISE

Which layer of soil is characterised by cracks and crevices?

Why loamy soil has the right water holding capacity?

Write the function of air present in the spaces between the soil particles.

Why do you notice shimmering air on the farmland while passing from there?

Give three differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.

Sketch and label the different layers of soil which are formed when soil is mixed in water.

Pooja conducted an experiment in the field related to the rate of percolation of water in the soil. She finds that it took $20 \min$ for $100 \mathrm{mL}$ of water to percolate through the soil sample. Calculate the rate of percolation.

Why is loamy soil best for growing plants? Explain.