____________ is rightly termed as the 'rice bowl of India'.

The weathered material undergoes further changes during _____________.

__________ are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops.

__________ is an old method of soil conservation.

The soil erosion introduced by the activities of man against nature is known as __________.

The decomposition of dead organisms takes place mostly in the _____________.

___________ is the uppermost horizon or layer of soil.

The soil which is very poor in mineral content is called ____________.

__________ soil supports only some types of shrubs and provide grazing grounds for the herbivores.