Chapter 9 SOIL
Chapter 9 SOIL
Chapter 9 SOIL
2. We should not throw polythene bags and plastic in the soil . Why ?
Ans. Polythene bags and plastic pollute the soil and kill organisms living in the soil. They can also choke the
cattle grazing in that area.
7. The air above the farmland is shimmering during the hot summer. Why ?
Ans. On a hot summer day , the water vapour coming out of the soil reflects the sunlight and the air above the
soil seems to shimmer .
9. Sketch the cross section of the soil and label the various layers .
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Name the pollutants in the soil .
2. What are the factors that decides the type of vegetation and crops that can be grown in any region ?
3. Give reasons :
(i) Loamy soil is best suited for lentils.
(ii) Wheat is grown in clayey soil .
4. Name the climatic factors that affect the soil profile .