The removal of fertile top soil from land by wind or water is called soil
corrosion
erosion
effusion
diffusion
The process by which huge rocks are broken down into small particles by the action of sun's heat, wind, rain and flowing water, etc is called
farming
smothering
weathering
The manufacture of which of the following materials on a large scale is a cause of soil erosion?
A. Plastics B. Paper C. Polyester D. Plywood
A and B
B and C
B and D
Only D
In order to make fertile soil, the tiny rock particles should be mixed with
clay
silt
humus
sand
Percolation rate of water is highest in
Rocky soil
Black soil
Sandy Soil
Clayey soil
Which of the following present in soil has the smallest sized rock particles?
gravel
Chemical colours of idols make damage for
Faith
Culture
Goal
Environment
The best soil for growing wheat crop is
clayey soil
sandy soil
loamy soil
sandy- loam soil
Water holding capacity of soil depends on
Soil type
Rain
Place
None of these
Which of the following cannot prevent soil erosion?
reforestation
deforestation
silviculture
plantation