Soil
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

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




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

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





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


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

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

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

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


_____ (Afforestation/ Deforestation) causes soil pollution.

Which of the following does not cause soil erosion?
