Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Fertile soil has lots of humus. Why?
Advertisements
Solution
Fertile soils are rich in organisms that digest dead organic matter, resulting in the formation of humus. Humus adds minerals to the soil, absorbs water, and makes it porous.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
How is soil formed?
How are living organisms dependent on the soil? Are organisms that live in water totally independent of soil as a resource?
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?
Define soil erosion. Give its causes, effects and preventive measures.
Soil erosion can be prevented by
“Soil is formed by water.” If you agree to this statement then give reasons
Explain the role of the Sun in the formation of soil.
