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प्रश्न
Locate the following zones given as boxed items in Figure 9.1 which shows a diagram of the soil profile.
Topsoil, Subsoil, C-horizon, Bedrock
उत्तर
The main layers of soil are topsoil (A horizon), subsoil (B horizon), parent rock (C horizon) and bedrock which are shown in the given soil profile.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain how soil is formed.
Sketch the cross section of soil and label the various layers.
Distinguish between the following pair
Soil erosion and soil conservation
Name any four agents of erosion.
What are the components of topsoil?
Distinguish between contour tilling and contour bunding.
The photograph shows a framing method that helps in controlling soil erosion.
- What is this farming method called
- Mention any two other methods that help in controlling soil erosion.
Soil conservation measures are mainly aimed at protecting one of the following?
Read the following statements with reference to the soil.
(i) Weathering is a very fast process of soil formation.
(ii) Percolation of water is faster in sandy soils.
(iii) Loamy soil contains only sand and clay.
(iv) Topsoil contains the maximum amount of humus.
Choose the correct statements from the above.
Unscramble the following jumbled word related to soil.
