Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Explain how soil is formed.
Advertisements
Solution
Soil is formed through the process of weathering. Weathering is a process of physical breakdown and chemical decomposition of rocks and minerals near or at the surface of the earth. This physical and chemical decomposition is primarily done by wind, water, and climate. As a result of these processes, large rock pieces are converted into smaller pieces and eventually to soil.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Distinguish between the following pair
Soil erosion and soil conservation
Give geographical reason:
There is a need for soil conservation.
Name the various methods of conserving soil.
Distinguish between contour tilling and contour bunding.
What is meant by the terms ‘soil erosion’ and ‘soil conservation’?
Why is soil conservation important? Give three reasons.
Soil conservation measures are mainly aimed at protecting which of the following?
Unscramble the following jumbled word related to soil.
\[\boxed{\text{G}}\]\[\boxed{\text{I}}\]\[\boxed{\text{N}}\]\[\boxed{\text{R}}\]\[\boxed{\text{H}}\]\[\boxed{\text{E}}\]\[\boxed{\text{T}}\]\[\boxed{\text{W}}\]\[\boxed{\text{E}}\]\[\boxed{\text{A}}\]
How can a farmer convert acidic soil to neutral soil?
Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.
