Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
“Soil is formed by water.” If you agree to this statement then give reasons
Advertisements
उत्तर
Water aids in soil development in the following ways:
- Over time, water causes the 'wear off' of rocks.
- It also causes the rocks to rub against one another, resulting in minute particles that are carried downstream and deposited as soil.
- When water freezes in rock cracks, it expands and breaks the rock into smaller pieces.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
How is soil formed?
We know that many human activities lead to increasing levels of pollution of the air, water-bodies and soil. Do you think that isolating these activities to specific and limited areas would help in reducing pollution?
What is soil erosion? Explain means of preventing it.
How do organisms contribute in the formation of soil?
What is soil? How does it form?
Give various sources and harmful effects of soil pollution.
Define soil erosion. Give its causes, effects and preventive measures.
A major source of minerals in the soil is the
Lichens are called pioneer colonisers of bare rock. How can they help in the formation of soil?
Explain the role of the Sun in the formation of soil.
