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Maharashtra State BoardSSC (English Medium) 7th Standard

Uses of Soil

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Uses of soil:

  1. Plant conservation: Soil is essential for plant growth. It provides the plants with the nutrients, water, and support they need to grow strong and healthy.
  2. Water conservation: Soil has the ability to hold water. This is why bunds (small walls) and lakes are built to store water in the soil, ensuring we have water available throughout the year.
  3. Plasticity: Soil can be shaped easily, a property called plasticity. This allows us to mould soil into different shapes to make items like pots, lamps, idols, and bricks. After baking, these items become hard and durable and can be used for various purposes, such as storing water in earthen pots.
Type of Soil Color Uses
China Clay (Kaolin) White It is used for making crockery, bathroom tiles, and tanks.
Also used for laboratory apparatus, masks, and jars.
Shadu Soil Whitish-grey It is used for making statues and idols, especially during festivals.
Terracotta Soil Red It is used for making decorative articles.
Pots for growing plants are made from this soil.
Multani Soil Light Brown It is used in cosmetics, especially as a face mask or skin treatment (also known as Fuller's Earth).
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