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Question
Sketch the cross section of soil and label the various layers.
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Solution

Soil profile
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Read the following statements with reference to soil.
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Choose the correct statements from the above.
Unscramble the following jumbled word related to soil.
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Unscramble the following jumbled word related to soil.
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Unscramble the following jumbled word related to soil.
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Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.
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.

