Question

1. In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains

(i) air and water

(ii) water and plants

(iii) minerals, organic matter, air and water

2. The water holding capacity is the highest in

(i) sandy soil

(ii) clayey soil

(iii) loamy soil

(iv) mixture of sand and loam

3. Match the items in Column I with those in

Column I: Column II:


(i) A home for living organisms (a) Large particles

(ii) Upper layer of the soil (b) All kinds of soil

(iii) Sandy soil (c) Dark in colour


(iv) Middle layer of the soil (d) Small particles and packed tight

(v) Clayey soil (e) Lesser amount of humus

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Answer 1

Answer:

 In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains: air and water. water and plants. minerals, organic matter, air and water.