Soil

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Soil: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Soil as an Abiotic Component, Formation of Soil, Humus, Soil Pollution, Soil Erosion, Soil Water & Types of Soil etc.

Important Questions on Soil

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Define gravitational water.

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Which of the following soil is used for agriculture or farming?

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What is Sandy Soil?

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What is Loamy Soil?

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What is Clay Soil?

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List the types of soil on the basis of their strucuture.

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Which of the following forces are involved in hygroscopic water or contact moisture?

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Define gravitational water.

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Define hygroscopic water.

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Define capillary water.

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What is soil erosion?

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Which among the following is a place possible for soil erosion?

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What are the harmful effects of soil erosion?

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_____ is the uppermost surface layer of the earth and a major physical component of the environment.

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_____ is the uppermost surface layer of the earth and a major physical component of the environment.

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The following measures are taken to preserve the top soil from erosion. Observe the pictures. Note down what you have learnt.

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What is erosion? Explain the importance of the two types of erosion powers on human life.

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Why is soil a valuable natural resource? 

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_____ (Afforestation/ Deforestation) causes soil pollution. 

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Which of the following does not cause soil erosion?