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प्रश्न
Locate the following zones given as boxed items in figure which shows a diagram of soil profile.
| Topsoil, Subsoil, C-horizon, Bedrock |
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उत्तर
The main layers of soil are topsoil (A horizon), subsoil (B horizon), parent rock (C horizon) and bedrock which are shown in the given soil profile.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain how soil is formed.
Give geographical reason:
Soil is a very important resource.
Give geographical reason:
There is a need for soil conservation.
What is meant by the terms ‘soil erosion’ and ‘soil conservation’?
Why is soil conservation important? Give three reasons.
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 |
