Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Why do the following occur?
The salinity of the soil increases.
Short Answer
Solution
- Irrigation facilities are utilized for producing a greater amount of crops.
- But, excessive irrigation draws the salts from the soil upwards and makes the soil saline and then unproductive. Thus, due to excessive irrigation, the salinity of the soil increases.
shaalaa.com
Factors Necessary for Soil Formation
Is there an error in this question or solution?
RELATED QUESTIONS
Complete the following table.
| Factor/Process | Role in the formation of soils |
| Parent Rock | ____________ |
| Regional Climate | ____________ |
| Organic material | ____________ |
| Microorganisms | ____________ |
Why do the following occur?
To the west of Sahyadris, laterite soils are formed from basalt rock.
Why do the following occur?
Humus content in the soil increases
Why do the following occur?
Soil formation process is faster in the equatorial climate.
Why do the following occur?
Rice is the staple diet of the people from Konkan.
Give information on:
Organic manures
Give information on:
Place where you will get the information about the suitability of a soil for a particular crop.
