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प्रश्न
Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.
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उत्तर
Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs frequently. This is done
- For enabling easy root growth.
- For easier percolation of water.
- For aerating the soil and enabling air to get into deeper layers of soil.
- For removing the weeds.
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Give geographical reason:
Soil is a very important resource.
What are the components of topsoil?
What is meant by the terms ‘soil erosion’ and ‘soil conservation’?
Explain any two methods of soil conservation briefly.
The photograph shows a framing method that helps in controlling soil erosion.
- What is this farming method called
- Mention any two other methods that help in controlling soil erosion.
Soil conservation measures are mainly aimed at protecting which of the following?
Unscramble the following jumbled word related to soil.
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How can a farmer convert acidic soil to neutral soil?
Match the animals in Column I with their natural place of dwelling (habitat) in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Earthworm | (i) | Sand and beaches |
| (b) | Garden lizard | (ii) | Burrows in soil |
| (c) | Crab | (iii) | Deep, narrow holes in dry soils |
| (d) | Rodents | (iv) | Surface of soil |
| (e) | Scorpion | (v) | The surface of shaded moist soils |
| (f) | Snails and slugs | (vi) | A horizon of moist soils |
Several terms related to soil are hidden in the squares given in figure. Spot them and make a list. Two examples are given for you.
