A mineral seen as shiny particles in the sand:
Quartz
clay
mud
silt
The tiny space between soil particles is called:
pore space
empty space
outer space
stomata
Where is sandy soil usually found?
in desert areas
in polar areas
in equatorial areas
both a & b
Minute opening is called
ore
pore
core
sore
What do farmers and gardeners need as it is most suitable for growing plants?
fertilizers
loam
pesticides
none of these
Red soil is red in colour due to the presence of large amounts of ______.
magnesium
nitrogen
iron oxide
nitric oxide
A soil poor in nitrogen and humus
Desert soil
Alluvial soil
Red soil
Mountain soil
The soil type that is most likely to be found on the banks of river Ganga is
Black soil
The dark coloured organic matter found in the top soil:
sand
humus
black soil
A method used by farmers to turn the soil over and loosens it.So that it is easy for air to get in:
Welding
Ploughing
Harvesting
Sowing
