The removal of trees of an area of land by felling or burning is called
Leaching
Soil erosion
Crop rotation
Deforestation
The soil formed due to alternate wet and dry periods are called
Laterite soil
Black soil
Red soil
Alluvial soil
How are laterite soils formed?
Laterite soils are formed in sita as a result of leaching.
Laterite soils are formed due to denudation of lava rocks.
Laterite soils are formed by weathering of volcanic rocks.
Laterite soils are formed when transported sediments brought by rivers.
Which soil is suitable for dry farming?
Which of the following refer to the steps taken to protect the soil from erosion?
Soil pollution
Soil conservation
Soil formation
Soil degradation
Name the soil which are formed under arid and semi-arid conditions.
Mountain soil
Desert soil
The organic matter which is formed by the decomposition of plant remains dead animals and manure is called
Humus
Which type of soil is known as lava soil?
Which soil has the special property of holding moisture?
The soil known for its self ploughing quality and the capacity to hold moisture is called